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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.29, 1,132.49 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.29, 1,132.49 and 448.36 is: 671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.29 : 1,132.49 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.29/1,132.49 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.29x = 1,132.49 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.29x = 507,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,763.22/756.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.39

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