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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.91, 1,041.68 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.91, 1,041.68 and 440.28 is: 607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.91 : 1,041.68 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.91/1,041.68 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.91x = 1,041.68 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.91x = 458,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,626.96/754.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.53

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