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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.05, 1,127.72 and 443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.05, 1,127.72 and 443.95 is: 665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.05 : 1,127.72 = 443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.05/1,127.72 = 443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.05x = 1,127.72 × 443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.05x = 500,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,649.58/752.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.71

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