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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.44, 1,123.80 and 441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.44, 1,123.80 and 441.39 is: 661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.44 : 1,123.80 = 441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.44/1,123.80 = 441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.44x = 1,123.80 × 441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.44x = 496,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,034.08/749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.87

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