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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.65, 1,048.35 and 444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.65, 1,048.35 and 444.95 is: 614.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.65 : 1,048.35 = 444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.65/1,048.35 = 444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.65x = 1,048.35 × 444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.65x = 466,456.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,456.98/759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.04

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