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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.46, 1,129.26 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.46, 1,129.26 and 445 is: 666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.46 : 1,129.26 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.46/1,129.26 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.46x = 1,129.26 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.46x = 502,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,520.70/753.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.95

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