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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,048.21 and 444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,048.21 and 444.75 is: 613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,048.21 = 444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,048.21 = 444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,048.21 × 444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 466,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,188.78/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.91

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