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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.61, 1,139.43 and 447.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.61, 1,139.43 and 447.37 is: 671.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.61 : 1,139.43 = 447.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.61/1,139.43 = 447.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.61x = 1,139.43 × 447.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.61x = 509,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,746.80/759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.06

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