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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.68, 1,047.18 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.68, 1,047.18 and 444.04 is: 612.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.68 : 1,047.18 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.68/1,047.18 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.68x = 1,047.18 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.68x = 464,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,989.81/758.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.89

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