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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.80, 1,047.16 and 443.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.80, 1,047.16 and 443.99 is: 612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.80 : 1,047.16 = 443.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.80/1,047.16 = 443.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.80x = 1,047.16 × 443.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.80x = 464,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,929.24/758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.72

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