Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.56, 1,044 and 446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 756.56, 1,044 and 446 is: 615.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
756.56 : 1,044 = 446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
756.56/1,044 = 446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
756.56x = 1,044 × 446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
756.56x = 465,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,624/756.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615.45
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