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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.25, 1,043.63 and 441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.25, 1,043.63 and 441.73 is: 609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.25 : 1,043.63 = 441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.25/1,043.63 = 441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.25x = 1,043.63 × 441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.25x = 461,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,002.68/756.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.59

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