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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,133.64 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,133.64 and 448.44 is: 672.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,133.64 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,133.64 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,133.64 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 508,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,369.52/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.13

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