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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.37, 1,117.37 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.37, 1,117.37 and 470.64 is: 705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.37 : 1,117.37 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.37/1,117.37 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.37x = 1,117.37 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.37x = 525,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,876.66/745.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.53

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