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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.47, 1,119.99 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.47, 1,119.99 and 438.86 is: 657.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.47 : 1,119.99 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.47/1,119.99 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.47x = 1,119.99 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.47x = 491,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,518.81/747.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.58

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