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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.03, 1,121.40 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.03, 1,121.40 and 439.10 is: 659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.03 : 1,121.40 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.03/1,121.40 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.03x = 1,121.40 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.03x = 492,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,406.74/747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.15

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