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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.09, 1,119.59 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.09, 1,119.59 and 472.26 is: 708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.09 : 1,119.59 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.09/1,119.59 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.09x = 1,119.59 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.09x = 528,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,737.57/746.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.68

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