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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.99, 1,121.13 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.99, 1,121.13 and 400.60 is: 601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.99 : 1,121.13 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.99/1,121.13 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.99x = 1,121.13 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.99x = 449,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,124.68/746.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.25

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