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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.88, 1,048.36 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.88, 1,048.36 and 445.08 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.88 : 1,048.36 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.88/1,048.36 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.88x = 1,048.36 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.88x = 466,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,604.07/759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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