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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,047.80 and 444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,047.80 and 444.56 is: 613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,047.80 = 444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,047.80 = 444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,047.80 × 444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 465,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,805.84/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.41

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