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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.27, 1,047.27 and 448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.27, 1,047.27 and 448.59 is: 618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.27 : 1,047.27 = 448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.27/1,047.27 = 448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.27x = 1,047.27 × 448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.27x = 469,794.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,794.85/759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.75

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