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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.39, 1,119.77 and 438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.39, 1,119.77 and 438.50 is: 657.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.39 : 1,119.77 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.39/1,119.77 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.39x = 1,119.77 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.39x = 491,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,019.15/746.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.86

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