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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.95, 1,043.34 and 441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.95, 1,043.34 and 441.27 is: 609.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.95 : 1,043.34 = 441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.95/1,043.34 = 441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.95x = 1,043.34 × 441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.95x = 460,394.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,394.64/755.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.03

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