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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758, 1,045.97 and 443.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758, 1,045.97 and 443.17 is: 611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758 : 1,045.97 = 443.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758/1,045.97 = 443.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758x = 1,045.97 × 443.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758x = 463,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,537.30/758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.53

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