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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.56, 1,041.48 and 440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.56, 1,041.48 and 440.06 is: 607.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.56 : 1,041.48 = 440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.56/1,041.48 = 440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.56x = 1,041.48 × 440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.56x = 458,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,308.48/754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.39

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