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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.20, 1,133.40 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.20, 1,133.40 and 447.68 is: 670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.20 : 1,133.40 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.20/1,133.40 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.20x = 1,133.40 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.20x = 507,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,400.51/756.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.99

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