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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.63, 1,048.31 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.63, 1,048.31 and 444.92 is: 614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.63 : 1,048.31 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.63/1,048.31 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.63x = 1,048.31 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.63x = 466,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,406.62/759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.00

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