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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.65, 1,043.92 and 441.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.65, 1,043.92 and 441.65 is: 609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.65 : 1,043.92 = 441.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.65/1,043.92 = 441.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.65x = 1,043.92 × 441.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.65x = 461,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,047.27/756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.33

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