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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,136.46 and 449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,136.46 and 449.56 is: 674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,136.46 = 449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,136.46 = 449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,136.46 × 449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 510,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,906.96/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.80

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