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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.08, 1,116.78 and 471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.08, 1,116.78 and 471.22 is: 705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.08 : 1,116.78 = 471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.08/1,116.78 = 471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.08x = 1,116.78 × 471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.08x = 526,249.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,249.07/746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.35

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