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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.13, 1,042.08 and 440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.13, 1,042.08 and 440.41 is: 607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.13 : 1,042.08 = 440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.13/1,042.08 = 440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.13x = 1,042.08 × 440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.13x = 458,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,937.24/755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.76

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