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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.94, 1,121.91 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.94, 1,121.91 and 440.02 is: 660.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.94 : 1,121.91 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.94/1,121.91 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.94x = 1,121.91 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.94x = 493,662.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,662.84/747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.03

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