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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.97, 1,118.95 and 439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.97, 1,118.95 and 439.95 is: 659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.97 : 1,118.95 = 439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.97/1,118.95 = 439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.97x = 1,118.95 × 439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.97x = 492,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,280.95/745.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.93

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