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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.30, 1,134.84 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.30, 1,134.84 and 448.32 is: 672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.30 : 1,134.84 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.30/1,134.84 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.30x = 1,134.84 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.30x = 508,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,771.47/756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.71

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