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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.40, 1,120.20 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.40, 1,120.20 and 400.88 is: 600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.40 : 1,120.20 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.40/1,120.20 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.40x = 1,120.20 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.40x = 449,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,065.78/748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.03

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