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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.67, 1,122.03 and 400.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.67, 1,122.03 and 400.26 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.67 : 1,122.03 = 400.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.67/1,122.03 = 400.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.67x = 1,122.03 × 400.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.67x = 449,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,103.73/746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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