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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.16, 1,043.50 and 441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.16, 1,043.50 and 441.64 is: 609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.16 : 1,043.50 = 441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.16/1,043.50 = 441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.16x = 1,043.50 × 441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.16x = 460,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,851.34/756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.46

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