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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,131.99 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,131.99 and 442.52 is: 663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.68 : 1,131.99 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.68/1,131.99 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.68x = 1,131.99 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.68x = 500,922.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,922.55/754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.75

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