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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.33, 1,043.70 and 441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.33, 1,043.70 and 441.61 is: 609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.33 : 1,043.70 = 441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.33/1,043.70 = 441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.33x = 1,043.70 × 441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.33x = 460,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,900.93/756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.40

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