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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.40, 1,043.84 and 441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.40, 1,043.84 and 441.88 is: 609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.40 : 1,043.84 = 441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.40/1,043.84 = 441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.40x = 1,043.84 × 441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.40x = 461,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,247.20/756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.79

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