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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.83, 1,126.96 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.83, 1,126.96 and 443.62 is: 664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.83 : 1,126.96 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.83/1,126.96 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.83x = 1,126.96 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.83x = 499,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,942.00/751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.97

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