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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.86, 1,130.34 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.86, 1,130.34 and 446.06 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.86 : 1,130.34 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.86/1,130.34 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.86x = 1,130.34 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.86x = 504,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,199.46/753.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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