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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.10, 1,122.33 and 440.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.10, 1,122.33 and 440.21 is: 660.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.10 : 1,122.33 = 440.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.10/1,122.33 = 440.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.10x = 1,122.33 × 440.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.10x = 494,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,055.28/748.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.42

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