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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,042.02 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,042.02 and 444.60 is: 613.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,042.02 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,042.02 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,042.02 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 463,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,282.09/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.54

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