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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.67, 1,048.44 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.67, 1,048.44 and 444.96 is: 614.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.67 : 1,048.44 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.67/1,048.44 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.67x = 1,048.44 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.67x = 466,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,513.86/759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.10

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