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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.25, 1,046.43 and 443.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.25, 1,046.43 and 443.61 is: 612.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.25 : 1,046.43 = 443.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.25/1,046.43 = 443.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.25x = 1,046.43 × 443.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.25x = 464,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,206.81/758.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.21

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