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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.15, 1,134.86 and 447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.15, 1,134.86 and 447.05 is: 671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.15 : 1,134.86 = 447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.15/1,134.86 = 447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.15x = 1,134.86 × 447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.15x = 507,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,339.76/755.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.84

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