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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.50, 1,044.03 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.50, 1,044.03 and 446.06 is: 615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.50 : 1,044.03 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.50/1,044.03 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.50x = 1,044.03 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.50x = 465,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,700.02/756.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.60

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