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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.76, 1,116.78 and 471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.76, 1,116.78 and 471.02 is: 705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.76 : 1,116.78 = 471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.76/1,116.78 = 471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.76x = 1,116.78 × 471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.76x = 526,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,025.72/745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.36

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