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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.24, 1,041.98 and 440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.24, 1,041.98 and 440.36 is: 607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.24 : 1,041.98 = 440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.24/1,041.98 = 440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.24x = 1,041.98 × 440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.24x = 458,846.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,846.31/755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.55

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