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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.92, 1,044.48 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.92, 1,044.48 and 442.22 is: 610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.92 : 1,044.48 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.92/1,044.48 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.92x = 1,044.48 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.92x = 461,889.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,889.95/756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.22

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