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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.85, 1,041.40 and 440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.85, 1,041.40 and 440.06 is: 607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.85 : 1,041.40 = 440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.85/1,041.40 = 440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.85x = 1,041.40 × 440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.85x = 458,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,278.48/754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.11

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