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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.12, 1,133.32 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.12, 1,133.32 and 446.12 is: 670.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.12 : 1,133.32 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.12/1,133.32 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.12x = 1,133.32 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.12x = 505,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,596.72/754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.45

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