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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.75, 1,048.50 and 445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.75, 1,048.50 and 445.11 is: 614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.75 : 1,048.50 = 445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.75/1,048.50 = 445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.75x = 1,048.50 × 445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.75x = 466,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,697.84/759.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.28

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