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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,047.97 and 444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,047.97 and 444.79 is: 613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,047.97 = 444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,047.97 = 444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,047.97 × 444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 466,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,126.58/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.74

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