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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.72, 1,043.03 and 441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.72, 1,043.03 and 441.17 is: 608.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.72 : 1,043.03 = 441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.72/1,043.03 = 441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.72x = 1,043.03 × 441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.72x = 460,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,146.12/755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.89

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