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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.24, 1,047.54 and 444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.24, 1,047.54 and 444.36 is: 613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.24 : 1,047.54 = 444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.24/1,047.54 = 444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.24x = 1,047.54 × 444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.24x = 465,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,484.87/759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.09

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