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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.47, 1,113.77 and 400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.47, 1,113.77 and 400.75 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.47 : 1,113.77 = 400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.47/1,113.77 = 400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.47x = 1,113.77 × 400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.47x = 446,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,341.32/743.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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