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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.01, 1,041.74 and 440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.01, 1,041.74 and 440.09 is: 607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.01 : 1,041.74 = 440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.01/1,041.74 = 440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.01x = 1,041.74 × 440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.01x = 458,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,451.95/755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.21

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