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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.52, 1,046.52 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.52, 1,046.52 and 443.76 is: 612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.52 : 1,046.52 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.52/1,046.52 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.52x = 1,046.52 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.52x = 464,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,403.72/758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.25

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