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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.40, 1,047.66 and 448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.40, 1,047.66 and 448.84 is: 619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.40 : 1,047.66 = 448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.40/1,047.66 = 448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.40x = 1,047.66 × 448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.40x = 470,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,231.71/759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.21

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