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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.32, 1,043.40 and 441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.32, 1,043.40 and 441.56 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.32 : 1,043.40 = 441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.32/1,043.40 = 441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.32x = 1,043.40 × 441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.32x = 460,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,723.70/756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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