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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.91, 1,129.34 and 445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.91, 1,129.34 and 445.91 is: 667.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.91 : 1,129.34 = 445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.91/1,129.34 = 445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.91x = 1,129.34 × 445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.91x = 503,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,579.47/753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.96

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