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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.86, 1,131.42 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.86, 1,131.42 and 444.87 is: 668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.86 : 1,131.42 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.86/1,131.42 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.86x = 1,131.42 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.86x = 503,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,334.82/752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.56

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