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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.25, 1,047.78 and 444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.25, 1,047.78 and 444.46 is: 613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.25 : 1,047.78 = 444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.25/1,047.78 = 444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.25x = 1,047.78 × 444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.25x = 465,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,688.84/759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.35

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