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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.99, 1,121.17 and 401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.99, 1,121.17 and 401.07 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.99 : 1,121.17 = 401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.99/1,121.17 = 401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.99x = 1,121.17 × 401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.99x = 449,667.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,667.65/747.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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