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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,047.12 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,047.12 and 448.14 is: 618.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,047.12 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,047.12 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,047.12 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 469,256.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,256.36/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.55

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