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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.50, 1,035.69 and 440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.50, 1,035.69 and 440.18 is: 607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.50 : 1,035.69 = 440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.50/1,035.69 = 440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.50x = 1,035.69 × 440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.50x = 455,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,890.02/750.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.45

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