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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.19, 1,047.60 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.19, 1,047.60 and 444.44 is: 613.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.19 : 1,047.60 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.19/1,047.60 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.19x = 1,047.60 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.19x = 465,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,590.11/759.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.27

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