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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.68, 1,117.02 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.68, 1,117.02 and 470.08 is: 705.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.68 : 1,117.02 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.68/1,117.02 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.68x = 1,117.02 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.68x = 525,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,088.76/744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.12

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