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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.43, 1,044.09 and 441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.43, 1,044.09 and 441.77 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.43 : 1,044.09 = 441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.43/1,044.09 = 441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.43x = 1,044.09 × 441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.43x = 461,242.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,242.42/756.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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