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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.95, 1,044.36 and 442.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.95, 1,044.36 and 442.13 is: 610.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.95 : 1,044.36 = 442.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.95/1,044.36 = 442.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.95x = 1,044.36 × 442.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.95x = 461,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,737.67/756.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.00

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