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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.55, 1,046.84 and 443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.55, 1,046.84 and 443.82 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.55 : 1,046.84 = 443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.55/1,046.84 = 443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.55x = 1,046.84 × 443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.55x = 464,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,601.08/758.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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