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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.12, 1,122.14 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.12, 1,122.14 and 440.04 is: 659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.12 : 1,122.14 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.12/1,122.14 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.12x = 1,122.14 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.12x = 493,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,785.94/749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.15

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