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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.02, 1,137.68 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.02, 1,137.68 and 448.94 is: 674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.02 : 1,137.68 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.02/1,137.68 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.02x = 1,137.68 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.02x = 510,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,750.06/757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.69

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