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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.38, 1,132.48 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.38, 1,132.48 and 448.20 is: 672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.38 : 1,132.48 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.38/1,132.48 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.38x = 1,132.48 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.38x = 507,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,578.10/754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.84

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