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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.40, 1,043.86 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.40, 1,043.86 and 441.62 is: 609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.40 : 1,043.86 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.40/1,043.86 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.40x = 1,043.86 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.40x = 460,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,989.45/756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.45

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