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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.16, 1,132.89 and 447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.16, 1,132.89 and 447.23 is: 670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.16 : 1,132.89 = 447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.16/1,132.89 = 447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.16x = 1,132.89 × 447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.16x = 506,663.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,663.55/755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.94

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