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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,043.94 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,043.94 and 441.80 is: 609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,043.94 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,043.94 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,043.94 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 461,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,212.69/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.71

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