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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.76, 1,134.08 and 448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.76, 1,134.08 and 448.68 is: 672.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.76 : 1,134.08 = 448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.76/1,134.08 = 448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.76x = 1,134.08 × 448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.76x = 508,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,839.01/756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.39

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