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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.78, 1,121.92 and 441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.78, 1,121.92 and 441.77 is: 661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.78 : 1,121.92 = 441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.78/1,121.92 = 441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.78x = 1,121.92 × 441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.78x = 495,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,630.60/749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.03

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