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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.22, 1,046.28 and 443.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.22, 1,046.28 and 443.55 is: 612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.22 : 1,046.28 = 443.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.22/1,046.28 = 443.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.22x = 1,046.28 × 443.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.22x = 464,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,077.49/758.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.06

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