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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,041.86 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,041.86 and 444.68 is: 613.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,041.86 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,041.86 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,041.86 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 463,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,294.30/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.57

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