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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.72, 1,041.72 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.72, 1,041.72 and 444.32 is: 613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.72 : 1,041.72 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.72/1,041.72 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.72x = 1,041.72 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.72x = 462,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,857.03/754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.28

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