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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.50, 1,120.31 and 399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.50, 1,120.31 and 399.98 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.50 : 1,120.31 = 399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.50/1,120.31 = 399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.50x = 1,120.31 × 399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.50x = 448,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,095.99/747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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