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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.84, 1,041.58 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.84, 1,041.58 and 440.08 is: 607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.84 : 1,041.58 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.84/1,041.58 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.84x = 1,041.58 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.84x = 458,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,383.57/754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.26

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