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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,048.18 and 444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,048.18 and 444.82 is: 613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,048.18 = 444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,048.18 = 444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,048.18 × 444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 466,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,252.16/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.82

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