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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.44, 1,135.53 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.44, 1,135.53 and 448.92 is: 673.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.44 : 1,135.53 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.44/1,135.53 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.44x = 1,135.53 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.44x = 509,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,762.13/757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.01

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