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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.30, 1,047.72 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.30, 1,047.72 and 444.48 is: 613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.30 : 1,047.72 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.30/1,047.72 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.30x = 1,047.72 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.30x = 465,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,690.59/759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.32

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