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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.52, 1,121.23 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.52, 1,121.23 and 439.43 is: 658.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.52 : 1,121.23 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.52/1,121.23 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.52x = 1,121.23 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.52x = 492,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,702.10/748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.24

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