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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.67, 1,120.20 and 473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.67, 1,120.20 and 473.13 is: 708.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.67 : 1,120.20 = 473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.67/1,120.20 = 473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.67x = 1,120.20 × 473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.67x = 530,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,000.23/747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.87

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