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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.08, 1,115.28 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.08, 1,115.28 and 470.22 is: 703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.08 : 1,115.28 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.08/1,115.28 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.08x = 1,115.28 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.08x = 524,426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,426.96/745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.85

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