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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.23, 1,046.25 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.23, 1,046.25 and 443.48 is: 611.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.23 : 1,046.25 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.23/1,046.25 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.23x = 1,046.25 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.23x = 463,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,985.72/758.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.93

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