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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.48, 1,123.32 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.48, 1,123.32 and 441.60 is: 660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.48 : 1,123.32 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.48/1,123.32 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.48x = 1,123.32 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.48x = 496,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,058.11/750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.99

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