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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.79, 1,044.28 and 441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.79, 1,044.28 and 441.97 is: 609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.79 : 1,044.28 = 441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.79/1,044.28 = 441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.79x = 1,044.28 × 441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.79x = 461,540.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,540.43/756.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.87

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