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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.21, 1,128.98 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.21, 1,128.98 and 444.34 is: 666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.21 : 1,128.98 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.21/1,128.98 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.21x = 1,128.98 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.21x = 501,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,645.33/752.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.90

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