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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.46, 1,119.06 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.46, 1,119.06 and 472.68 is: 708.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.46 : 1,119.06 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.46/1,119.06 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.46x = 1,119.06 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.46x = 528,957.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,957.28/746.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.62

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