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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,043.65 and 441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,043.65 and 441.49 is: 609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,043.65 = 441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,043.65 = 441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,043.65 × 441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 460,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,761.04/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.20

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