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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.79, 1,133.32 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.79, 1,133.32 and 443.52 is: 665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.79 : 1,133.32 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.79/1,133.32 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.79x = 1,133.32 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.79x = 502,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,647.87/755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.06

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