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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.54, 1,042.61 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.54, 1,042.61 and 444.98 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.54 : 1,042.61 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.54/1,042.61 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.54x = 1,042.61 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.54x = 463,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,940.60/755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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