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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,123.70 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,123.70 and 442.96 is: 662.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,123.70 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,123.70 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,123.70 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 497,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,754.15/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.82

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