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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757, 1,044.71 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757, 1,044.71 and 442.29 is: 610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757 : 1,044.71 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757/1,044.71 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757x = 1,044.71 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757x = 462,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,064.79/757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.39

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