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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.15, 1,135.29 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.15, 1,135.29 and 444.48 is: 665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.15 : 1,135.29 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.15/1,135.29 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.15x = 1,135.29 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.15x = 504,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,613.70/758.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.59

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