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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.76, 1,029.84 and 470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.76, 1,029.84 and 470.24 is: 649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.76 : 1,029.84 = 470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.76/1,029.84 = 470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.76x = 1,029.84 × 470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.76x = 484,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,271.96/745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.37

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