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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.72, 1,046.68 and 443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.72, 1,046.68 and 443.95 is: 612.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.72 : 1,046.68 = 443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.72/1,046.68 = 443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.72x = 1,046.68 × 443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.72x = 464,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,669.86/758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.44

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