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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.98, 1,129.02 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.98, 1,129.02 and 444.88 is: 667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.98 : 1,129.02 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.98/1,129.02 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.98x = 1,129.02 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.98x = 502,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,278.42/752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.05

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