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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,132.70 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,132.70 and 448.96 is: 671.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,132.70 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,132.70 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,132.70 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 508,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,536.99/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.81

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