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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.96, 1,040.26 and 443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.96, 1,040.26 and 443.24 is: 611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.96 : 1,040.26 = 443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.96/1,040.26 = 443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.96x = 1,040.26 × 443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.96x = 461,084.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,084.84/753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.55

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