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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.57, 1,044.58 and 617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.57, 1,044.58 and 617.43 is: 851.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.57 : 1,044.58 = 617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.57/1,044.58 = 617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.57x = 1,044.58 × 617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.57x = 644,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,955.03/757.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.35

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