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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.73, 1,121.60 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.73, 1,121.60 and 441.72 is: 662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.73 : 1,121.60 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.73/1,121.60 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.73x = 1,121.60 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.73x = 495,433.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,433.15/747.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.58

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