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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.54, 1,043.84 and 441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.54, 1,043.84 and 441.75 is: 609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.54 : 1,043.84 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.54/1,043.84 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.54x = 1,043.84 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.54x = 461,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,118.85/756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.51

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