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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.03, 1,120.55 and 407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.03, 1,120.55 and 407.19 is: 610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.03 : 1,120.55 = 407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.03/1,120.55 = 407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.03x = 1,120.55 × 407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.03x = 456,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,274.72/747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.79

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