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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,044.36 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,044.36 and 446.40 is: 615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,044.36 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,044.36 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,044.36 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 466,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,202.30/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.99

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