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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.75, 1,040.22 and 443.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.75, 1,040.22 and 443.43 is: 611.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.75 : 1,040.22 = 443.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.75/1,040.22 = 443.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.75x = 1,040.22 × 443.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.75x = 461,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,264.75/753.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.96

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