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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.45, 1,121.58 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.45, 1,121.58 and 473.67 is: 710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.45 : 1,121.58 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.45/1,121.58 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.45x = 1,121.58 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.45x = 531,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,258.80/747.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.76

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