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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755, 1,041.81 and 440.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755, 1,041.81 and 440.33 is: 607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755 : 1,041.81 = 440.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755/1,041.81 = 440.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755x = 1,041.81 × 440.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755x = 458,740.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,740.20/755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.60

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