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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.13, 1,041.98 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.13, 1,041.98 and 440.46 is: 607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.13 : 1,041.98 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.13/1,041.98 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.13x = 1,041.98 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.13x = 458,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,951.61/755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.78

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