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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.29, 1,128.60 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.29, 1,128.60 and 444.42 is: 666.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.29 : 1,128.60 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.29/1,128.60 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.29x = 1,128.60 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.29x = 501,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,572.41/752.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.73

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