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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.82, 1,120.65 and 400.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.82, 1,120.65 and 400.87 is: 600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.82 : 1,120.65 = 400.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.82/1,120.65 = 400.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.82x = 1,120.65 × 400.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.82x = 449,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,234.97/747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.73

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