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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.27, 1,136.54 and 448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.27, 1,136.54 and 448.18 is: 673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.27 : 1,136.54 = 448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.27/1,136.54 = 448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.27x = 1,136.54 × 448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.27x = 509,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,372.78/756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.53

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