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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.39, 1,130.76 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.39, 1,130.76 and 445.52 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.39 : 1,130.76 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.39/1,130.76 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.39x = 1,130.76 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.39x = 503,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,779.02/753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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