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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.76, 1,036.10 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.76, 1,036.10 and 440.32 is: 607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.76 : 1,036.10 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.76/1,036.10 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.76x = 1,036.10 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.76x = 456,215.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,215.55/750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.67

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