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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.93, 1,043.17 and 441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.93, 1,043.17 and 441.21 is: 608.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.93 : 1,043.17 = 441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.93/1,043.17 = 441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.93x = 1,043.17 × 441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.93x = 460,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,257.04/755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.86

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