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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.15, 1,120.64 and 400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.15, 1,120.64 and 400.13 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.15 : 1,120.64 = 400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.15/1,120.64 = 400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.15x = 1,120.64 × 400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.15x = 448,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,394.08/747.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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