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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.40, 1,132.36 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.40, 1,132.36 and 446.56 is: 670.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.40 : 1,132.36 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.40/1,132.36 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.40x = 1,132.36 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.40x = 505,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,666.68/754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.29

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