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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.44, 1,035.66 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.44, 1,035.66 and 440.12 is: 607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.44 : 1,035.66 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.44/1,035.66 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.44x = 1,035.66 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.44x = 455,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,814.68/750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.40

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