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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.44, 1,128.82 and 446.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.44, 1,128.82 and 446.43 is: 667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.44 : 1,128.82 = 446.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.44/1,128.82 = 446.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.44x = 1,128.82 × 446.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.44x = 503,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,943.07/754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.97

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