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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.67, 1,118.70 and 472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.67, 1,118.70 and 472.13 is: 707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.67 : 1,118.70 = 472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.67/1,118.70 = 472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.67x = 1,118.70 × 472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.67x = 528,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,166.24/746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.36

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