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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.99, 1,041.95 and 440.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.99, 1,041.95 and 440.35 is: 607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.99 : 1,041.95 = 440.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.99/1,041.95 = 440.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.99x = 1,041.95 × 440.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.99x = 458,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,817.88/754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.72

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