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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.64, 1,121.11 and 400.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.64, 1,121.11 and 400.91 is: 601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.64 : 1,121.11 = 400.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.64/1,121.11 = 400.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.64x = 1,121.11 × 400.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.64x = 449,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,464.21/747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.18

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