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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,047.72 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,047.72 and 444.51 is: 613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,047.72 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,047.72 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,047.72 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 465,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,722.02/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.33

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