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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.94, 1,123.41 and 441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.94, 1,123.41 and 441.02 is: 661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.94 : 1,123.41 = 441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.94/1,123.41 = 441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.94x = 1,123.41 × 441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.94x = 495,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,446.28/748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.53

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