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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.67, 1,123.53 and 401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.67, 1,123.53 and 401.26 is: 602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.67 : 1,123.53 = 401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.67/1,123.53 = 401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.67x = 1,123.53 × 401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.67x = 450,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,827.65/747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.98

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