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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.30, 1,122.93 and 400.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.30, 1,122.93 and 400.89 is: 602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.30 : 1,122.93 = 400.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.30/1,122.93 = 400.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.30x = 1,122.93 × 400.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.30x = 450,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,171.41/747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.40

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