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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,047.35 and 444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,047.35 and 444.17 is: 612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,047.35 = 444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,047.35 = 444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,047.35 × 444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 465,196.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,196.21/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.91

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