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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.36, 1,135.14 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.36, 1,135.14 and 449.44 is: 673.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.36 : 1,135.14 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.36/1,135.14 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.36x = 1,135.14 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.36x = 510,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,177.32/757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.63

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