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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.30, 1,043.31 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.30, 1,043.31 and 445.74 is: 614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.30 : 1,043.31 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.30/1,043.31 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.30x = 1,043.31 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.30x = 465,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,045.00/756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.89

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