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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,043.40 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,043.40 and 441.36 is: 608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,043.40 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,043.40 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,043.40 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 460,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,515.02/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.95

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