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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.31, 1,043.71 and 441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.31, 1,043.71 and 441.76 is: 609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.31 : 1,043.71 = 441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.31/1,043.71 = 441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.31x = 1,043.71 × 441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.31x = 461,069.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,069.33/756.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.63

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