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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.84, 1,047.21 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.84, 1,047.21 and 448.34 is: 618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.84 : 1,047.21 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.84/1,047.21 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.84x = 1,047.21 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.84x = 469,506.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,506.13/758.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.72

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