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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.05, 1,122.56 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.05, 1,122.56 and 400.64 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.05 : 1,122.56 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.05/1,122.56 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.05x = 1,122.56 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.05x = 449,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,740.44/747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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