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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.21, 1,120.33 and 473.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.21, 1,120.33 and 473.55 is: 710.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.21 : 1,120.33 = 473.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.21/1,120.33 = 473.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.21x = 1,120.33 × 473.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.21x = 530,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,528.66/746.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.96

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