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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.47, 1,132.11 and 442.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.47, 1,132.11 and 442.35 is: 663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.47 : 1,132.11 = 442.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.47/1,132.11 = 442.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.47x = 1,132.11 × 442.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.47x = 500,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,788.86/754.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.76

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