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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.69, 1,045.88 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.69, 1,045.88 and 447.19 is: 617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.69 : 1,045.88 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.69/1,045.88 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.69x = 1,045.88 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.69x = 467,703.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,703.90/757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.28

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