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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.86, 1,047.19 and 444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.86, 1,047.19 and 444.13 is: 612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.86 : 1,047.19 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.86/1,047.19 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.86x = 1,047.19 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.86x = 465,088.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,088.49/758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.88

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