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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.96, 1,131.28 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.96, 1,131.28 and 446.42 is: 669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.96 : 1,131.28 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.96/1,131.28 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.96x = 1,131.28 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.96x = 505,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,019.25/753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.82

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