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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,135.64 and 448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,135.64 and 448.77 is: 673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,135.64 = 448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,135.64 = 448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,135.64 × 448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 509,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,641.16/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.56

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