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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.68, 1,043.04 and 441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.68, 1,043.04 and 441.04 is: 608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.68 : 1,043.04 = 441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.68/1,043.04 = 441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.68x = 1,043.04 × 441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.68x = 460,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,022.36/755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.75

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