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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.56, 1,039.80 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.56, 1,039.80 and 443 is: 611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.56 : 1,039.80 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.56/1,039.80 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.56x = 1,039.80 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.56x = 460,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,631.40/753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.27

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