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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.94, 1,120.41 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.94, 1,120.41 and 439.02 is: 658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.94 : 1,120.41 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.94/1,120.41 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.94x = 1,120.41 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.94x = 491,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,882.40/746.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.53

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