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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,047.74 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,047.74 and 444.58 is: 613.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,047.74 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,047.74 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,047.74 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 465,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,799.41/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.43

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