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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.57, 1,123.38 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.57, 1,123.38 and 401.09 is: 602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.57 : 1,123.38 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.57/1,123.38 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.57x = 1,123.38 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.57x = 450,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,574.48/747.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.72

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