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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.44, 1,135.89 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.44, 1,135.89 and 448.83 is: 673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.44 : 1,135.89 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.44/1,135.89 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.44x = 1,135.89 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.44x = 509,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,821.51/757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.09

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