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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.78, 1,121.67 and 440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.78, 1,121.67 and 440.25 is: 660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.78 : 1,121.67 = 440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.78/1,121.67 = 440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.78x = 1,121.67 × 440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.78x = 493,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,815.22/747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.38

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