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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.97, 1,129.45 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.97, 1,129.45 and 444.74 is: 667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.97 : 1,129.45 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.97/1,129.45 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.97x = 1,129.45 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.97x = 502,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,303.72/752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.10

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