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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.27, 1,138.05 and 449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.27, 1,138.05 and 449.18 is: 675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.27 : 1,138.05 = 449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.27/1,138.05 = 449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.27x = 1,138.05 × 449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.27x = 511,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,189.30/757.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.04

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