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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.28, 1,134.50 and 448.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.28, 1,134.50 and 448.22 is: 671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.28 : 1,134.50 = 448.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.28/1,134.50 = 448.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.28x = 1,134.50 × 448.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.28x = 508,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,497.68/757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.48

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