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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.37, 1,130.68 and 444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.37, 1,130.68 and 444.37 is: 667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.37 : 1,130.68 = 444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.37/1,130.68 = 444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.37x = 1,130.68 × 444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.37x = 502,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,433.51/752.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.80

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