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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.44, 1,041.30 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.44, 1,041.30 and 444.12 is: 612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.44 : 1,041.30 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.44/1,041.30 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.44x = 1,041.30 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.44x = 462,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,462.16/754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.99

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