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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.44, 1,120.52 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.44, 1,120.52 and 439.60 is: 659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.44 : 1,120.52 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.44/1,120.52 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.44x = 1,120.52 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.44x = 492,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,580.59/747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.02

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