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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.89, 1,048.30 and 445.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.89, 1,048.30 and 445.19 is: 614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.89 : 1,048.30 = 445.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.89/1,048.30 = 445.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.89x = 1,048.30 × 445.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.89x = 466,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,686.32/759.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.15

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