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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.46, 1,119.51 and 400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.46, 1,119.51 and 400.18 is: 599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.46 : 1,119.51 = 400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.46/1,119.51 = 400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.46x = 1,119.51 × 400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.46x = 448,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,005.51/747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.37

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