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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.76, 1,128.08 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.76, 1,128.08 and 444.68 is: 666.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.76 : 1,128.08 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.76/1,128.08 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.76x = 1,128.08 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.76x = 501,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,634.61/752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.39

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