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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.94, 1,054.26 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.94, 1,054.26 and 444.88 is: 613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.94 : 1,054.26 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.94/1,054.26 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.94x = 1,054.26 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.94x = 469,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,020.51/763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.95

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