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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.30, 1,041.93 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.30, 1,041.93 and 444.74 is: 613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.30 : 1,041.93 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.30/1,041.93 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.30x = 1,041.93 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.30x = 463,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,387.95/755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.52

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