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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.34, 1,134.49 and 448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.34, 1,134.49 and 448.27 is: 671.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.34 : 1,134.49 = 448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.34/1,134.49 = 448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.34x = 1,134.49 × 448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.34x = 508,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,557.83/757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.51

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