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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.87, 1,048.63 and 445.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.87, 1,048.63 and 445.31 is: 614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.87 : 1,048.63 = 445.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.87/1,048.63 = 445.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.87x = 1,048.63 × 445.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.87x = 466,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,966.93/759.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.54

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