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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.16, 1,044.90 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.16, 1,044.90 and 442.37 is: 610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.16 : 1,044.90 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.16/1,044.90 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.16x = 1,044.90 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.16x = 462,232.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,232.41/757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.49

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