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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.40, 1,120.28 and 400.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.40, 1,120.28 and 400.36 is: 600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.40 : 1,120.28 = 400.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.40/1,120.28 = 400.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.40x = 1,120.28 × 400.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.40x = 448,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,515.30/747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.10

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