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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.95, 1,127.88 and 442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.95, 1,127.88 and 442.83 is: 664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.95 : 1,127.88 = 442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.95/1,127.88 = 442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.95x = 1,127.88 × 442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.95x = 499,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,459.10/751.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.22

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