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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.74, 1,134.75 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.74, 1,134.75 and 448.64 is: 672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.74 : 1,134.75 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.74/1,134.75 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.74x = 1,134.75 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.74x = 509,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,090.25/756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.74

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