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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.72, 1,036.08 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.72, 1,036.08 and 440.24 is: 607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.72 : 1,036.08 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.72/1,036.08 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.72x = 1,036.08 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.72x = 456,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,123.86/750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.58

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