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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.75, 1,041.74 and 444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.75, 1,041.74 and 444.43 is: 613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.75 : 1,041.74 = 444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.75/1,041.74 = 444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.75x = 1,041.74 × 444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.75x = 462,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,980.51/754.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.42

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