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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.45, 1,123.88 and 441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.45, 1,123.88 and 441.38 is: 661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.45 : 1,123.88 = 441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.45/1,123.88 = 441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.45x = 1,123.88 × 441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.45x = 496,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,050.33/749.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.89

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