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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.59, 1,044.06 and 441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.59, 1,044.06 and 441.86 is: 609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.59 : 1,044.06 = 441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.59/1,044.06 = 441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.59x = 1,044.06 × 441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.59x = 461,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,328.35/756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.75

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