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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.17, 1,043.33 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.17, 1,043.33 and 441.24 is: 608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.17 : 1,043.33 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.17/1,043.33 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.17x = 1,043.33 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.17x = 460,358.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,358.93/756.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.80

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