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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.54, 1,124.33 and 441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.54, 1,124.33 and 441.61 is: 662.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.54 : 1,124.33 = 441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.54/1,124.33 = 441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.54x = 1,124.33 × 441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.54x = 496,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,513.51/749.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.43

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