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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.97, 1,048.78 and 445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.97, 1,048.78 and 445.47 is: 614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.97 : 1,048.78 = 445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.97/1,048.78 = 445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.97x = 1,048.78 × 445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.97x = 467,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,196.65/759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.75

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