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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.68, 1,048.56 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.68, 1,048.56 and 445.04 is: 614.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.68 : 1,048.56 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.68/1,048.56 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.68x = 1,048.56 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.68x = 466,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,651.14/759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.27

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