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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.62, 1,048.25 and 444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.62, 1,048.25 and 444.84 is: 613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.62 : 1,048.25 = 444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.62/1,048.25 = 444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.62x = 1,048.25 × 444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.62x = 466,301.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,301.31/759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.87

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