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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.45, 1,047.99 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.45, 1,047.99 and 444.72 is: 613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.45 : 1,047.99 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.45/1,047.99 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.45x = 1,047.99 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.45x = 466,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,062.11/759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.68

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