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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.56, 1,134.62 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.56, 1,134.62 and 448.34 is: 672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.56 : 1,134.62 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.56/1,134.62 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.56x = 1,134.62 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.56x = 508,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,695.53/756.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.38

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