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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.04, 1,125.30 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.04, 1,125.30 and 444.02 is: 664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.04 : 1,125.30 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.04/1,125.30 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.04x = 1,125.30 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.04x = 499,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,655.71/752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.40

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