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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.82, 1,133.66 and 443.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.82, 1,133.66 and 443.63 is: 665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.82 : 1,133.66 = 443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.82/1,133.66 = 443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.82x = 1,133.66 × 443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.82x = 502,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,929.53/755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.41

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