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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.22, 1,042.11 and 440.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.22, 1,042.11 and 440.59 is: 607.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.22 : 1,042.11 = 440.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.22/1,042.11 = 440.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.22x = 1,042.11 × 440.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.22x = 459,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,143.24/755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.96

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