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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.56, 1,047 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.56, 1,047 and 448 is: 618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.56 : 1,047 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.56/1,047 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.56x = 1,047 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.56x = 469,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,056/758.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.35

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