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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.12, 1,047.56 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.12, 1,047.56 and 444.34 is: 613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.12 : 1,047.56 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.12/1,047.56 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.12x = 1,047.56 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.12x = 465,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,472.81/759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.17

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