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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.65, 1,044.17 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.65, 1,044.17 and 441.90 is: 609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.65 : 1,044.17 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.65/1,044.17 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.65x = 1,044.17 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.65x = 461,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,416.51/756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.82

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