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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,123.48 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,123.48 and 440.93 is: 660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,123.48 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,123.48 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,123.48 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 495,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,376.04/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.48

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