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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.17, 1,047.66 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.17, 1,047.66 and 444.62 is: 613.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.17 : 1,047.66 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.17/1,047.66 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.17x = 1,047.66 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.17x = 465,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,805.65/759.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.57

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