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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,120.61 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,120.61 and 401.22 is: 601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,120.61 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,120.61 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,120.61 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 449,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,611.14/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.21

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