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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.18, 1,044.91 and 442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.18, 1,044.91 and 442.46 is: 610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.18 : 1,044.91 = 442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.18/1,044.91 = 442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.18x = 1,044.91 × 442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.18x = 462,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,323.44/757.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.59

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