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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.27, 1,135.05 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.27, 1,135.05 and 447.18 is: 672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.27 : 1,135.05 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.27/1,135.05 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.27x = 1,135.05 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.27x = 507,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,569.42/755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.04

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