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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,044.45 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,044.45 and 446.34 is: 615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,044.45 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,044.45 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,044.45 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 466,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,179.81/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.96

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