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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.99, 1,128.74 and 444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.99, 1,128.74 and 444.43 is: 666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.99 : 1,128.74 = 444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.99/1,128.74 = 444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.99x = 1,128.74 × 444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.99x = 501,640.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,640.27/752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.20

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