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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.74, 1,042.75 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.74, 1,042.75 and 440.82 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.74 : 1,042.75 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.74/1,042.75 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.74x = 1,042.75 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.74x = 459,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,662.85/755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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