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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.24, 1,117.18 and 470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.24, 1,117.18 and 470.52 is: 705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.24 : 1,117.18 = 470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.24/1,117.18 = 470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.24x = 1,117.18 × 470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.24x = 525,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,655.53/745.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.35

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