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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.61, 1,129.08 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.61, 1,129.08 and 444.72 is: 667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.61 : 1,129.08 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.61/1,129.08 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.61x = 1,129.08 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.61x = 502,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,124.46/752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.18

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