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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750, 1,123.56 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750, 1,123.56 and 441.96 is: 662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,123.56 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,123.56 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,123.56 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 496,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,568.58/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.09

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