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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.59, 1,045.50 and 443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.59, 1,045.50 and 443.09 is: 611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.59 : 1,045.50 = 443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.59/1,045.50 = 443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.59x = 1,045.50 × 443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.59x = 463,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,245.37/757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.47

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