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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.85, 1,041.83 and 440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.85, 1,041.83 and 440.17 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.85 : 1,041.83 = 440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.85/1,041.83 = 440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.85x = 1,041.83 × 440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.85x = 458,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,579.16/754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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