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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,036.20 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,036.20 and 440.34 is: 607.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,036.20 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,036.20 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,036.20 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 456,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,280.31/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.69

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