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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.81, 1,052.62 and 443.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.81, 1,052.62 and 443.75 is: 612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.81 : 1,052.62 = 443.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.81/1,052.62 = 443.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.81x = 1,052.62 × 443.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.81x = 467,093.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,093.75/762.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.34

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