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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.19, 1,048.98 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.19, 1,048.98 and 445.44 is: 614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.19 : 1,048.98 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.19/1,048.98 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.19x = 1,048.98 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.19x = 467,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,257.65/760.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.66

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