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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.70, 1,126.53 and 443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.70, 1,126.53 and 443.49 is: 664.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.70 : 1,126.53 = 443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.70/1,126.53 = 443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.70x = 1,126.53 × 443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.70x = 499,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,604.79/751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.64

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