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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,044.47 and 442.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,044.47 and 442.05 is: 610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,044.47 = 442.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,044.47 = 442.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,044.47 × 442.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 461,707.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,707.96/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.05

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