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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.64, 1,121.48 and 474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.64, 1,121.48 and 474.28 is: 711.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.64 : 1,121.48 = 474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.64/1,121.48 = 474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.64x = 1,121.48 × 474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.64x = 531,895.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,895.53/747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.43

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