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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.03, 1,126.71 and 445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.03, 1,126.71 and 445.05 is: 665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.03 : 1,126.71 = 445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.03/1,126.71 = 445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.03x = 1,126.71 × 445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.03x = 501,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,442.29/753.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.90

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