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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.87, 1,043.15 and 441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.87, 1,043.15 and 441.05 is: 608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.87 : 1,043.15 = 441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.87/1,043.15 = 441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.87x = 1,043.15 × 441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.87x = 460,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,073.89/755.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.67

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