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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.06, 1,118.17 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.06, 1,118.17 and 472.23 is: 707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.06 : 1,118.17 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.06/1,118.17 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.06x = 1,118.17 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.06x = 528,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,032.24/746.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.76

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