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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.12, 1,043.46 and 441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.12, 1,043.46 and 441.45 is: 609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.12 : 1,043.46 = 441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.12/1,043.46 = 441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.12x = 1,043.46 × 441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.12x = 460,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,635.42/756.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.21

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