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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.56, 1,045.50 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.56, 1,045.50 and 447 is: 616.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.56 : 1,045.50 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.56/1,045.50 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.56x = 1,045.50 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.56x = 467,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,338.50/757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.90

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