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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.75, 1,040.18 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.75, 1,040.18 and 443.25 is: 611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.75 : 1,040.18 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.75/1,040.18 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.75x = 1,040.18 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.75x = 461,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,057.57/753.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.69

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