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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.92, 1,116.66 and 471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.92, 1,116.66 and 471.32 is: 706.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.92 : 1,116.66 = 471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.92/1,116.66 = 471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.92x = 1,116.66 × 471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.92x = 526,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,304.19/744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.52

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