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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.75, 1,044.32 and 442.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.75, 1,044.32 and 442.23 is: 610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.75 : 1,044.32 = 442.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.75/1,044.32 = 442.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.75x = 1,044.32 × 442.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.75x = 461,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,830.74/756.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.28

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