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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.35, 1,124.48 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.35, 1,124.48 and 441.96 is: 663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.35 : 1,124.48 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.35/1,124.48 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.35x = 1,124.48 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.35x = 496,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,972.07/749.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.20

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