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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.46, 1,127.12 and 443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.46, 1,127.12 and 443.37 is: 664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.46 : 1,127.12 = 443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.46/1,127.12 = 443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.46x = 1,127.12 × 443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.46x = 499,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,728.98/752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.13

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