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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.50, 1,042.50 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.50, 1,042.50 and 440.83 is: 608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.50 : 1,042.50 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.50/1,042.50 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.50x = 1,042.50 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.50x = 459,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,565.28/755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.29

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