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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.30, 1,119.71 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.30, 1,119.71 and 458.12 is: 686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.30 : 1,119.71 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.30/1,119.71 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.30x = 1,119.71 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.30x = 512,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,961.55/747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.42

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