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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.22, 1,047.66 and 444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.22, 1,047.66 and 444.55 is: 613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.22 : 1,047.66 = 444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.22/1,047.66 = 444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.22x = 1,047.66 × 444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.22x = 465,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,737.25/759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.44

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