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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.30, 1,135.59 and 445.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.30, 1,135.59 and 445.09 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.30 : 1,135.59 = 445.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.30/1,135.59 = 445.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.30x = 1,135.59 × 445.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.30x = 505,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,439.75/757.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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