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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.52, 1,128.87 and 444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.52, 1,128.87 and 444.45 is: 665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.52 : 1,128.87 = 444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.52/1,128.87 = 444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.52x = 1,128.87 × 444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.52x = 501,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,726.27/753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.84

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