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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.93, 1,044.46 and 420.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.93, 1,044.46 and 420.81 is: 580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.93 : 1,044.46 = 420.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.93/1,044.46 = 420.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.93x = 1,044.46 × 420.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.93x = 439,517.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,517.29/756.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.66

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