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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.57, 1,123.31 and 441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.57, 1,123.31 and 441.02 is: 661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.57 : 1,123.31 = 441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.57/1,123.31 = 441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.57x = 1,123.31 × 441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.57x = 495,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,394.35/748.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.79

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