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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.24, 1,120.14 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.24, 1,120.14 and 400.32 is: 600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.24 : 1,120.14 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.24/1,120.14 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.24x = 1,120.14 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.24x = 448,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,414.44/747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.09

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