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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,040.58 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754, 1,040.58 and 443.56 is: 612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 1,040.58 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/1,040.58 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 1,040.58 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 461,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,559.66/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.15

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