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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.08, 1,040.55 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.08, 1,040.55 and 443.58 is: 612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.08 : 1,040.55 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.08/1,040.55 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.08x = 1,040.55 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.08x = 461,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,567.17/754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.09

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