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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,044.02 and 441.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,044.02 and 441.83 is: 609.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,044.02 = 441.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,044.02 = 441.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,044.02 × 441.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 461,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,279.36/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.74

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