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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.75, 1,041.62 and 444.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.75, 1,041.62 and 444.31 is: 613.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.75 : 1,041.62 = 444.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.75/1,041.62 = 444.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.75x = 1,041.62 × 444.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.75x = 462,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,802.18/754.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.19

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