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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,130.40 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,130.40 and 445.68 is: 667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,130.40 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,130.40 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,130.40 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 503,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,796.67/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.99

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