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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,043.35 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,043.35 and 441.36 is: 609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,043.35 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,043.35 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,043.35 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 460,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,487.74/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.05

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