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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.54, 1,120.40 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.54, 1,120.40 and 401 is: 600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.54 : 1,120.40 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.54/1,120.40 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.54x = 1,120.40 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.54x = 449,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,280.40/748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.21

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