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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.09, 1,129.25 and 445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.09, 1,129.25 and 445.03 is: 667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.09 : 1,129.25 = 445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.09/1,129.25 = 445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.09x = 1,129.25 × 445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.09x = 502,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,550.13/753.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.32

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