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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.76, 1,119.12 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.76, 1,119.12 and 438.76 is: 657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.76 : 1,119.12 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.76/1,119.12 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.76x = 1,119.12 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.76x = 491,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,025.09/746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.54

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