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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.28, 1,047.48 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.28, 1,047.48 and 444.44 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.28 : 1,047.48 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.28/1,047.48 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.28x = 1,047.48 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.28x = 465,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,542.01/759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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