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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.62, 1,048.10 and 444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.62, 1,048.10 and 444.93 is: 613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.62 : 1,048.10 = 444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.62/1,048.10 = 444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.62x = 1,048.10 × 444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.62x = 466,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,331.13/759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.90

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