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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.95, 1,126.13 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.95, 1,126.13 and 442.88 is: 664.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.95 : 1,126.13 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.95/1,126.13 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.95x = 1,126.13 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.95x = 498,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,732.61/750.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.14

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