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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,129.36 and 444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,129.36 and 444.56 is: 667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,129.36 = 444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,129.36 = 444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,129.36 × 444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 502,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,068.28/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.29

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