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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.25, 1,129.91 and 441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.25, 1,129.91 and 441.14 is: 660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.25 : 1,129.91 = 441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.25/1,129.91 = 441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.25x = 1,129.91 × 441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.25x = 498,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,440.64/754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.85

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