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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.76, 1,045.71 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.76, 1,045.71 and 443.07 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.76 : 1,045.71 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.76/1,045.71 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.76x = 1,045.71 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.76x = 463,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,322.73/757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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