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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.76, 1,042.97 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.76, 1,042.97 and 445.26 is: 614.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.76 : 1,042.97 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.76/1,042.97 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.76x = 1,042.97 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.76x = 464,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,390.60/755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.47

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