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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.03, 1,121.22 and 473.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.03, 1,121.22 and 473.61 is: 710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.03 : 1,121.22 = 473.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.03/1,121.22 = 473.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.03x = 1,121.22 × 473.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.03x = 531,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,021.00/747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.84

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