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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.59, 1,120.10 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.59, 1,120.10 and 401.09 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.59 : 1,120.10 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.59/1,120.10 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.59x = 1,120.10 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.59x = 449,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,253.30/747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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