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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.79, 1,123.74 and 401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.79, 1,123.74 and 401.38 is: 603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.79 : 1,123.74 = 401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.79/1,123.74 = 401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.79x = 1,123.74 × 401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.79x = 451,043.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,043.95/747.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.17

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