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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.94, 1,131.88 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.94, 1,131.88 and 446.92 is: 669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.94 : 1,131.88 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.94/1,131.88 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.94x = 1,131.88 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.94x = 505,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,859.81/755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.18

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