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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.35, 1,134.88 and 448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.35, 1,134.88 and 448.81 is: 673.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.35 : 1,134.88 = 448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.35/1,134.88 = 448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.35x = 1,134.88 × 448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.35x = 509,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,341.53/756.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.42

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