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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,130.37 and 445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,130.37 and 445.45 is: 667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,130.37 = 445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,130.37 = 445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,130.37 × 445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 503,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,523.32/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.34

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