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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,130.31 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,130.31 and 444.12 is: 667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,130.31 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,130.31 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,130.31 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 501,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,993.28/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.44

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