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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,127.58 and 443.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,127.58 and 443.71 is: 665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,127.58 = 443.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,127.58 = 443.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,127.58 × 443.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 500,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,318.52/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.67

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