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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.63, 1,132.56 and 445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.63, 1,132.56 and 445.62 is: 669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.63 : 1,132.56 = 445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.63/1,132.56 = 445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.63x = 1,132.56 × 445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.63x = 504,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,691.39/753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.68

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