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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.58, 1,048.24 and 444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.58, 1,048.24 and 444.89 is: 613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.58 : 1,048.24 = 444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.58/1,048.24 = 444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.58x = 1,048.24 × 444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.58x = 466,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,354.67/759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.97

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