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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,119.30 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,119.30 and 400.40 is: 599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,119.30 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,119.30 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,119.30 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 448,162.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,162.12/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.80

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