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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,121.11 and 439.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,121.11 and 439.35 is: 658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,121.11 = 439.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,121.11 = 439.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,121.11 × 439.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 492,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,559.68/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.12

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