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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.71, 1,131.19 and 444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.71, 1,131.19 and 444.71 is: 668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.71 : 1,131.19 = 444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.71/1,131.19 = 444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.71x = 1,131.19 × 444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.71x = 503,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,044.74/752.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.31

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