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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.40, 1,122.78 and 440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.40, 1,122.78 and 440.50 is: 660.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.40 : 1,122.78 = 440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.40/1,122.78 = 440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.40x = 1,122.78 × 440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.40x = 494,584.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,584.59/748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.86

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