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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.12, 1,046.18 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.12, 1,046.18 and 443.34 is: 611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.12 : 1,046.18 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.12/1,046.18 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.12x = 1,046.18 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.12x = 463,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,814.55/758.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.80

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