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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,127.45 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,127.45 and 444.16 is: 665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,127.45 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,127.45 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,127.45 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 500,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,768.19/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.77

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