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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.70, 1,048.45 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.70, 1,048.45 and 444.94 is: 614.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.70 : 1,048.45 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.70/1,048.45 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.70x = 1,048.45 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.70x = 466,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,499.01/759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.06

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