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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.52, 1,122.73 and 440.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.52, 1,122.73 and 440.43 is: 659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.52 : 1,122.73 = 440.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.52/1,122.73 = 440.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.52x = 1,122.73 × 440.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.52x = 494,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,483.97/749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.73

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