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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.86, 1,046.10 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.86, 1,046.10 and 443.22 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.86 : 1,046.10 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.86/1,046.10 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.86x = 1,046.10 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.86x = 463,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,652.44/757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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