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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.17, 1,131.22 and 447.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.17, 1,131.22 and 447.97 is: 671.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.17 : 1,131.22 = 447.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.17/1,131.22 = 447.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.17x = 1,131.22 × 447.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.17x = 506,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,750.38/754.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.93

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