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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.05, 1,124.18 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.05, 1,124.18 and 440.44 is: 661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.05 : 1,124.18 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.05/1,124.18 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.05x = 1,124.18 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.05x = 495,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,130.48/749.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.01

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