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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.47, 1,048.10 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.47, 1,048.10 and 444.74 is: 613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.47 : 1,048.10 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.47/1,048.10 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.47x = 1,048.10 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.47x = 466,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,124.53/759.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.75

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