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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,115.10 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,115.10 and 471.36 is: 705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,115.10 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,115.10 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,115.10 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 525,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,613.54/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.56

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