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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.23, 1,122.49 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.23, 1,122.49 and 439.92 is: 659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.23 : 1,122.49 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.23/1,122.49 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.23x = 1,122.49 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.23x = 493,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,805.80/748.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.97

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