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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.75, 1,043 and 445.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.75, 1,043 and 445.31 is: 614.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.75 : 1,043 = 445.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.75/1,043 = 445.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.75x = 1,043 × 445.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.75x = 464,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,458.33/755.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.57

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