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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.31, 1,123 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.31, 1,123 and 400.84 is: 602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.31 : 1,123 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.31/1,123 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.31x = 1,123 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.31x = 450,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,143.32/747.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.35

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