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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.45, 1,043.72 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.45, 1,043.72 and 441.54 is: 609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.45 : 1,043.72 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.45/1,043.72 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.45x = 1,043.72 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.45x = 460,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,843.93/756.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.22

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