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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,134.19 and 448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,134.19 and 448.26 is: 672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,134.19 = 448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,134.19 = 448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,134.19 × 448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 508,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,412.57/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.18

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