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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.69, 1,045.62 and 443.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.69, 1,045.62 and 443.15 is: 611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.69 : 1,045.62 = 443.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.69/1,045.62 = 443.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.69x = 1,045.62 × 443.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.69x = 463,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,359.06/757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.55

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