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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.34, 1,119.86 and 400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.34, 1,119.86 and 400.72 is: 600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.34 : 1,119.86 = 400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.34/1,119.86 = 400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.34x = 1,119.86 × 400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.34x = 448,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,750.30/747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.46

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