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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.26, 1,043.76 and 445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.26, 1,043.76 and 445.76 is: 615.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.26 : 1,043.76 = 445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.26/1,043.76 = 445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.26x = 1,043.76 × 445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.26x = 465,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,266.46/756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.22

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