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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,044.06 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,044.06 and 446.04 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,044.06 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,044.06 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,044.06 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 465,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,692.52/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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