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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,128.84 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,128.84 and 444.87 is: 666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,128.84 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,128.84 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,128.84 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 502,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,187.05/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.85

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