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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.55, 1,134.47 and 448.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.55, 1,134.47 and 448.45 is: 672.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.55 : 1,134.47 = 448.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.55/1,134.47 = 448.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.55x = 1,134.47 × 448.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.55x = 508,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,751.36/756.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.46

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