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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.26, 1,041 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.26, 1,041 and 443.76 is: 612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.26 : 1,041 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.26/1,041 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.26x = 1,041 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.26x = 461,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,954.16/754.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.46

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