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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.83, 1,045.56 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.83, 1,045.56 and 443.07 is: 611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.83 : 1,045.56 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.83/1,045.56 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.83x = 1,045.56 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.83x = 463,256.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,256.27/757.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.29

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