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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.81, 1,043.23 and 441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.81, 1,043.23 and 441.14 is: 608.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.81 : 1,043.23 = 441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.81/1,043.23 = 441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.81x = 1,043.23 × 441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.81x = 460,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,209.38/755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.90

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