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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.95, 1,129.39 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.95, 1,129.39 and 444.87 is: 666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.95 : 1,129.39 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.95/1,129.39 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.95x = 1,129.39 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.95x = 502,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,430.62/753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.40

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