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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.80, 1,134.84 and 444.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.80, 1,134.84 and 444.59 is: 666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.80 : 1,134.84 = 444.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.80/1,134.84 = 444.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.80x = 1,134.84 × 444.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.80x = 504,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,538.52/756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.68

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