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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.98, 1,126.23 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.98, 1,126.23 and 443.22 is: 663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.98 : 1,126.23 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.98/1,126.23 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.98x = 1,126.23 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.98x = 499,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,167.66/751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.80

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