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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,043.57 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,043.57 and 441.52 is: 609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,043.57 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,043.57 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,043.57 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 460,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,755.52/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.19

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