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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,129.97 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,129.97 and 445.54 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,129.97 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,129.97 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,129.97 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 503,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,442.90/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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