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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.85, 1,042.97 and 441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.85, 1,042.97 and 441.22 is: 608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.85 : 1,042.97 = 441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.85/1,042.97 = 441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.85x = 1,042.97 × 441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.85x = 460,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,179.22/755.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.82

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