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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.17, 1,128.53 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.17, 1,128.53 and 445.30 is: 667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.17 : 1,128.53 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.17/1,128.53 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.17x = 1,128.53 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.17x = 502,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,532.70/753.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.23

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