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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.82, 1,044.09 and 442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.82, 1,044.09 and 442.06 is: 609.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.82 : 1,044.09 = 442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.82/1,044.09 = 442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.82x = 1,044.09 × 442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.82x = 461,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,550.43/756.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.85

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