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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.92, 1,119.66 and 473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.92, 1,119.66 and 473.32 is: 709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.92 : 1,119.66 = 473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.92/1,119.66 = 473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.92x = 1,119.66 × 473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.92x = 529,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,957.47/746.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.52

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