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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.07, 1,133.21 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.07, 1,133.21 and 448.16 is: 671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.07 : 1,133.21 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.07/1,133.21 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.07x = 1,133.21 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.07x = 507,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,854.85/756.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.71

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