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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.37, 1,045.14 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.37, 1,045.14 and 442.74 is: 610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.37 : 1,045.14 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.37/1,045.14 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.37x = 1,045.14 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.37x = 462,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,725.28/757.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.97

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