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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,035.60 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,035.60 and 440.16 is: 607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,035.60 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,035.60 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,035.60 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 455,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,829.70/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.32

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