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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.86, 1,136.43 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.86, 1,136.43 and 445.60 is: 668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.86 : 1,136.43 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.86/1,136.43 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.86x = 1,136.43 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.86x = 506,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,393.21/757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.19

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