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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.47, 1,045.33 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.47, 1,045.33 and 442.96 is: 611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.47 : 1,045.33 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.47/1,045.33 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.47x = 1,045.33 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.47x = 463,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,035.66/757.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.29

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