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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.57, 1,127.12 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.57, 1,127.12 and 443.34 is: 664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.57 : 1,127.12 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.57/1,127.12 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.57x = 1,127.12 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.57x = 499,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,697.38/751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.87

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