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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.39, 1,115.19 and 470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.39, 1,115.19 and 470.52 is: 704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.39 : 1,115.19 = 470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.39/1,115.19 = 470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.39x = 1,115.19 × 470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.39x = 524,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,719.20/744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.90

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