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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.42, 1,130.09 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.42, 1,130.09 and 441.24 is: 661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.42 : 1,130.09 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.42/1,130.09 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.42x = 1,130.09 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.42x = 498,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,646.25/753.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.84

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