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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.28, 1,127.08 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.28, 1,127.08 and 445.30 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.28 : 1,127.08 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.28/1,127.08 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.28x = 1,127.08 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.28x = 501,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,888.72/753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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