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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.69, 1,045.79 and 447.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.69, 1,045.79 and 447.37 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.69 : 1,045.79 = 447.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.69/1,045.79 = 447.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.69x = 1,045.79 × 447.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.69x = 467,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,855.07/757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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