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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,125.60 and 442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,125.60 and 442.72 is: 663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,125.60 = 442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,125.60 = 442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,125.60 × 442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 498,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,325.63/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.02

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