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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.01, 1,119.84 and 472.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.01, 1,119.84 and 472.96 is: 709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.01 : 1,119.84 = 472.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.01/1,119.84 = 472.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.01x = 1,119.84 × 472.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.01x = 529,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,639.53/747.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.01

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