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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.24, 1,116.72 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.24, 1,116.72 and 470.46 is: 705.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.24 : 1,116.72 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.24/1,116.72 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.24x = 1,116.72 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.24x = 525,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,372.09/744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.92

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