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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.61, 1,128.91 and 444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.61, 1,128.91 and 444.09 is: 666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.61 : 1,128.91 = 444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.61/1,128.91 = 444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.61x = 1,128.91 × 444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.61x = 501,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,339.67/752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.14

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