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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.36, 1,045.13 and 442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.36, 1,045.13 and 442.60 is: 610.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.36 : 1,045.13 = 442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.36/1,045.13 = 442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.36x = 1,045.13 × 442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.36x = 462,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,574.54/757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.77

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