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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.88, 1,044.52 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.88, 1,044.52 and 446.32 is: 615.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,044.52 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,044.52 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,044.52 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 466,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,190.17/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.94

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