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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.32, 1,123.22 and 441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.32, 1,123.22 and 441.11 is: 661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.32 : 1,123.22 = 441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.32/1,123.22 = 441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.32x = 1,123.22 × 441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.32x = 495,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,467.49/749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.23

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