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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.38, 1,133.98 and 449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.38, 1,133.98 and 449.20 is: 674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.38 : 1,133.98 = 449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.38/1,133.98 = 449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.38x = 1,133.98 × 449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.38x = 509,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,383.82/755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.34

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