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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,133.17 and 445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,133.17 and 445.93 is: 670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,133.17 = 445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,133.17 = 445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,133.17 × 445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 505,310.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,310.55/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.16

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