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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.86, 1,133.34 and 448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.86, 1,133.34 and 448.06 is: 671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.86 : 1,133.34 = 448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.86/1,133.34 = 448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.86x = 1,133.34 × 448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.86x = 507,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,804.32/755.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.82

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