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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,119.90 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,119.90 and 458.44 is: 686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.88 : 1,119.90 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.88/1,119.90 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.88x = 1,119.90 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.88x = 513,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,406.96/747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.48

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