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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.73, 1,047.14 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.73, 1,047.14 and 444.12 is: 612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.73 : 1,047.14 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.73/1,047.14 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.73x = 1,047.14 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.73x = 465,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,055.82/758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.94

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