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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.98, 1,127.52 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.98, 1,127.52 and 443.88 is: 665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.98 : 1,127.52 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.98/1,127.52 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.98x = 1,127.52 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.98x = 500,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,483.58/751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.55

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