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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.20, 1,119.42 and 439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.20, 1,119.42 and 439.22 is: 658.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.20 : 1,119.42 = 439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.20/1,119.42 = 439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.20x = 1,119.42 × 439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.20x = 491,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,671.65/747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.02

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