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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.79, 1,048.48 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.79, 1,048.48 and 445.24 is: 614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.79 : 1,048.48 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.79/1,048.48 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.79x = 1,048.48 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.79x = 466,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,825.24/759.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.41

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