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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,129.38 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,129.38 and 445 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,129.38 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,129.38 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,129.38 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 502,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,574.10/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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