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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.99, 1,134.72 and 448.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.99, 1,134.72 and 448.43 is: 672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.99 : 1,134.72 = 448.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.99/1,134.72 = 448.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.99x = 1,134.72 × 448.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.99x = 508,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,836.82/756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.18

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