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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.43, 1,121.32 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.43, 1,121.32 and 401.10 is: 601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.43 : 1,121.32 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.43/1,121.32 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.43x = 1,121.32 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.43x = 449,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,761.45/747.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.74

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