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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,043.76 and 445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,043.76 and 445.84 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,043.76 = 445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,043.76 = 445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,043.76 × 445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 465,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,349.96/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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