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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.78, 1,041.61 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.78, 1,041.61 and 440.04 is: 607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.78 : 1,041.61 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.78/1,041.61 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.78x = 1,041.61 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.78x = 458,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,343.76/754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.25

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