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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.32, 1,046.29 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.32, 1,046.29 and 443.40 is: 611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.32 : 1,046.29 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.32/1,046.29 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.32x = 1,046.29 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.32x = 463,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,924.99/758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.78

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