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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,125.58 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,125.58 and 444.30 is: 664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,125.58 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,125.58 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,125.58 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 500,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,095.19/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.77

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