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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.93, 1,043.16 and 441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.93, 1,043.16 and 441.38 is: 609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.93 : 1,043.16 = 441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.93/1,043.16 = 441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.93x = 1,043.16 × 441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.93x = 460,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,424.75/755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.09

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