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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.02, 1,126.62 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.02, 1,126.62 and 442.96 is: 663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.02 : 1,126.62 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.02/1,126.62 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.02x = 1,126.62 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.02x = 499,044.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,044.78/752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.61

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