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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.25, 1,042.25 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.25, 1,042.25 and 440.73 is: 608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.25 : 1,042.25 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.25/1,042.25 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.25x = 1,042.25 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.25x = 459,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,350.86/755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.21

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