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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.94, 1,133.38 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.94, 1,133.38 and 447.92 is: 670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.94 : 1,133.38 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.94/1,133.38 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.94x = 1,133.38 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.94x = 507,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,663.57/756.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.68

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