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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.80, 1,129.29 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.80, 1,129.29 and 444.78 is: 666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.80 : 1,129.29 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.80/1,129.29 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.80x = 1,129.29 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.80x = 502,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,285.61/753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.34

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