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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.02, 1,121.34 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.02, 1,121.34 and 473.96 is: 710.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.02 : 1,121.34 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.02/1,121.34 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.02x = 1,121.34 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.02x = 531,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,470.31/748.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.50

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