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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.01, 1,043.36 and 441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.01, 1,043.36 and 441.37 is: 609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.01 : 1,043.36 = 441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.01/1,043.36 = 441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.01x = 1,043.36 × 441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.01x = 460,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,507.80/756.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.13

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