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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.35, 1,043.66 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.35, 1,043.66 and 441.72 is: 609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.35 : 1,043.66 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.35/1,043.66 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.35x = 1,043.66 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.35x = 461,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,005.50/756.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.51

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