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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,120.21 and 400.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,120.21 and 400.87 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,120.21 = 400.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,120.21 = 400.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,120.21 × 400.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 449,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,058.58/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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