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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,043.37 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,043.37 and 445.50 is: 614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,043.37 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,043.37 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,043.37 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 464,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,821.34/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.84

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