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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.06, 1,042.05 and 444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.06, 1,042.05 and 444.50 is: 613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.06 : 1,042.05 = 444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.06/1,042.05 = 444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.06x = 1,042.05 × 444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.06x = 463,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,191.23/755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.45

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