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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,046.26 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,046.26 and 443.64 is: 612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,046.26 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,046.26 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,046.26 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 464,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,162.79/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.22

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