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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.90, 1,045.93 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.90, 1,045.93 and 443.12 is: 611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.90 : 1,045.93 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.90/1,045.93 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.90x = 1,045.93 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.90x = 463,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,472.50/757.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.52

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