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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.08, 1,119.21 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.08, 1,119.21 and 472.60 is: 708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.08 : 1,119.21 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.08/1,119.21 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.08x = 1,119.21 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.08x = 528,937.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,937.37/747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.00

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