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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.01, 1,041.93 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.01, 1,041.93 and 444.51 is: 613.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.01 : 1,041.93 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.01/1,041.93 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.01x = 1,041.93 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.01x = 463,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,148.30/755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.43

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