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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.88, 1,047.30 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.88, 1,047.30 and 444.24 is: 613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.88 : 1,047.30 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.88/1,047.30 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.88x = 1,047.30 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.88x = 465,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,252.55/758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.08

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