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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.68, 1,046.98 and 443.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.68, 1,046.98 and 443.87 is: 612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.68 : 1,046.98 = 443.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.68/1,046.98 = 443.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.68x = 1,046.98 × 443.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.68x = 464,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,723.01/758.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.55

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