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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.83, 1,132.59 and 447.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.83, 1,132.59 and 447.29 is: 671.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.83 : 1,132.59 = 447.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.83/1,132.59 = 447.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.83x = 1,132.59 × 447.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.83x = 506,596.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,596.18/754.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.14

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