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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.31, 1,048.04 and 448.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.31, 1,048.04 and 448.75 is: 619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.31 : 1,048.04 = 448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.31/1,048.04 = 448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.31x = 1,048.04 × 448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.31x = 470,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,305.71/759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.39

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