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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,116.72 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,116.72 and 472.32 is: 708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,116.72 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,116.72 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,116.72 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 527,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,449.19/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.48

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