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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.72, 1,122.26 and 401.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.72, 1,122.26 and 401.33 is: 602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.72 : 1,122.26 = 401.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.72/1,122.26 = 401.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.72x = 1,122.26 × 401.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.72x = 450,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,397.40/747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.36

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