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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,040.04 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,040.04 and 443.52 is: 611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,040.04 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,040.04 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,040.04 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 461,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,278.54/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.76

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