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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.33, 1,133.42 and 447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.33, 1,133.42 and 447.75 is: 671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.33 : 1,133.42 = 447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.33/1,133.42 = 447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.33x = 1,133.42 × 447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.33x = 507,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,486.57/755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.88

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