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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,132.99 and 447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,132.99 and 447.27 is: 670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,132.99 = 447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,132.99 = 447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,132.99 × 447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 506,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,753.44/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.01

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