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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.53, 1,133.37 and 447.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.53, 1,133.37 and 447.45 is: 670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.53 : 1,133.37 = 447.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.53/1,133.37 = 447.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.53x = 1,133.37 × 447.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.53x = 507,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,126.41/756.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.34

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