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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.73, 1,045.74 and 443.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.73, 1,045.74 and 443.01 is: 611.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.73 : 1,045.74 = 443.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.73/1,045.74 = 443.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.73x = 1,045.74 × 443.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.73x = 463,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,273.28/757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.40

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