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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.12, 1,042.02 and 440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.12, 1,042.02 and 440.36 is: 607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.12 : 1,042.02 = 440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.12/1,042.02 = 440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.12x = 1,042.02 × 440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.12x = 458,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,858.72/755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.67

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