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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.97, 1,130.01 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.97, 1,130.01 and 445.02 is: 667.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.97 : 1,130.01 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.97/1,130.01 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.97x = 1,130.01 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.97x = 502,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,877.05/752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.86

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