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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.77, 1,134.29 and 446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.77, 1,134.29 and 446.68 is: 671.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.77 : 1,134.29 = 446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.77/1,134.29 = 446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.77x = 1,134.29 × 446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.77x = 506,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,662.94/754.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.28

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