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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,036.28 and 440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,036.28 and 440.36 is: 607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,036.28 = 440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,036.28 = 440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,036.28 × 440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 456,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,336.26/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.77

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