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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.75, 1,044.67 and 441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.75, 1,044.67 and 441.97 is: 610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.75 : 1,044.67 = 441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.75/1,044.67 = 441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.75x = 1,044.67 × 441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.75x = 461,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,707.58/756.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.12

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