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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.94, 1,127.39 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.94, 1,127.39 and 443.93 is: 664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.94 : 1,127.39 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.94/1,127.39 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.94x = 1,127.39 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.94x = 500,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,474.39/752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.69

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