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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.75, 1,048.47 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.75, 1,048.47 and 445.23 is: 614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.75 : 1,048.47 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.75/1,048.47 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.75x = 1,048.47 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.75x = 466,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,810.30/759.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.43

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