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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.54, 1,129.03 and 446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.54, 1,129.03 and 446.54 is: 668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.54 : 1,129.03 = 446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.54/1,129.03 = 446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.54x = 1,129.03 × 446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.54x = 504,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,157.06/754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.16

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