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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,044.21 and 441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,044.21 and 441.87 is: 609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,044.21 = 441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,044.21 = 441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,044.21 × 441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 461,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,405.07/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.80

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