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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.68, 1,121.78 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.68, 1,121.78 and 441.68 is: 660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.68 : 1,121.78 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.68/1,121.78 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.68x = 1,121.78 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.68x = 495,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,467.79/749.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.91

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