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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.62, 1,121.45 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.62, 1,121.45 and 441.62 is: 662.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.62 : 1,121.45 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.62/1,121.45 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.62x = 1,121.45 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.62x = 495,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,246.93/747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.44

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