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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.89, 1,123.53 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.89, 1,123.53 and 441 is: 661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.89 : 1,123.53 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.89/1,123.53 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.89x = 1,123.53 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.89x = 495,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,476.73/748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.61

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