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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.06, 1,046.13 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.06, 1,046.13 and 443.52 is: 612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.06 : 1,046.13 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.06/1,046.13 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.06x = 1,046.13 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.06x = 463,979.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,979.58/758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.06

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