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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.19, 1,045.13 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.19, 1,045.13 and 442.52 is: 610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.19 : 1,045.13 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.19/1,045.13 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.19x = 1,045.13 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.19x = 462,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,483.49/757.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.79

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