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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.88, 1,044.64 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.88, 1,044.64 and 442.18 is: 610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.88 : 1,044.64 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.88/1,044.64 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.88x = 1,044.64 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.88x = 461,918.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,918.92/756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.29

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