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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.92, 1,132.34 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.92, 1,132.34 and 442.76 is: 664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.92 : 1,132.34 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.92/1,132.34 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.92x = 1,132.34 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.92x = 501,346.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,346.98/754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.11

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