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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.95, 1,131.62 and 446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.95, 1,131.62 and 446.09 is: 669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.95 : 1,131.62 = 446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.95/1,131.62 = 446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.95x = 1,131.62 × 446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.95x = 504,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,796.48/753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.53

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