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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,129.62 and 444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,129.62 and 444.95 is: 666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,129.62 = 444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,129.62 = 444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,129.62 × 444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 502,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,624.42/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.59

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