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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.97, 1,122.14 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.97, 1,122.14 and 440.08 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.97 : 1,122.14 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.97/1,122.14 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.97x = 1,122.14 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.97x = 493,832.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,832.47/747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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