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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.87, 1,129.47 and 446.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.87, 1,129.47 and 446.87 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.87 : 1,129.47 = 446.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.87/1,129.47 = 446.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.87x = 1,129.47 × 446.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.87x = 504,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,726.26/754.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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