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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,046.28 and 443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,046.28 and 443.37 is: 611.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,046.28 = 443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,046.28 = 443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,046.28 × 443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 463,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,889.16/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.86

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