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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.85, 1,044.46 and 442.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.85, 1,044.46 and 442.00 is: 609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.85 : 1,044.46 = 442.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.85/1,044.46 = 442.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.85x = 1,044.46 × 442.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.85x = 461,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,653.08/756.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.96

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