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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.80, 1,047.24 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.80, 1,047.24 and 448.28 is: 618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.80 : 1,047.24 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.80/1,047.24 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.80x = 1,047.24 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.80x = 469,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,456.75/758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.68

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