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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,120.68 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,120.68 and 438.60 is: 657.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,120.68 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,120.68 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,120.68 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 491,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,530.25/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.58

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