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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.83, 1,047 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.83, 1,047 and 443.91 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.83 : 1,047 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.83/1,047 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.83x = 1,047 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.83x = 464,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,773.77/758.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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