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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.49, 1,127.99 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.49, 1,127.99 and 443.93 is: 665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.49 : 1,127.99 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.49/1,127.99 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.49x = 1,127.99 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.49x = 500,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,744.07/752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.45

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