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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.95, 1,135.05 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.95, 1,135.05 and 444.68 is: 666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.95 : 1,135.05 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.95/1,135.05 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.95x = 1,135.05 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.95x = 504,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,734.03/756.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.80

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