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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,044.66 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,044.66 and 442.32 is: 610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,044.66 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,044.66 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,044.66 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 462,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,074.01/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.43

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