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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.98, 1,127 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.98, 1,127 and 443.02 is: 664.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.98 : 1,127 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.98/1,127 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.98x = 1,127 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.98x = 499,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,283.54/750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.84

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