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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.78, 1,122.63 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.78, 1,122.63 and 406.02 is: 609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.78 : 1,122.63 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.78/1,122.63 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.78x = 1,122.63 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.78x = 455,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,810.23/747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.55

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