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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.37, 1,132.18 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.37, 1,132.18 and 445.37 is: 669.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.37 : 1,132.18 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.37/1,132.18 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.37x = 1,132.18 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.37x = 504,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,239.01/753.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.31

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