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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,119.45 and 472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,119.45 and 472.70 is: 708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,119.45 = 472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,119.45 = 472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,119.45 × 472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 529,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,164.02/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.29

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