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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.50, 1,041.27 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.50, 1,041.27 and 444.06 is: 612.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.50 : 1,041.27 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.50/1,041.27 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.50x = 1,041.27 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.50x = 462,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,386.36/754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.84

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