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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.14, 1,047.45 and 444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.14, 1,047.45 and 444.43 is: 613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.14 : 1,047.45 = 444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.14/1,047.45 = 444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.14x = 1,047.45 × 444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.14x = 465,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,518.20/759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.22

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