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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.83, 1,045.77 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.83, 1,045.77 and 443.10 is: 611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.83 : 1,045.77 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.83/1,045.77 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.83x = 1,045.77 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.83x = 463,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,380.69/757.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.46

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