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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,042.64 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,042.64 and 440.83 is: 608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,042.64 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,042.64 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,042.64 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 459,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,626.99/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.36

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