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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,136.18 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,136.18 and 447.94 is: 673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,136.18 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,136.18 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,136.18 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 508,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,932.55/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.17

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