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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.16, 1,120.90 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.16, 1,120.90 and 439.28 is: 659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.16 : 1,120.90 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.16/1,120.90 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.16x = 1,120.90 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.16x = 492,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,388.95/747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.01

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