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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,036.26 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,036.26 and 440.46 is: 607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,036.26 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,036.26 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,036.26 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 456,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,431.08/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.80

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