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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.03, 1,122.72 and 474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.03, 1,122.72 and 474.61 is: 712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.03 : 1,122.72 = 474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.03/1,122.72 = 474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.03x = 1,122.72 × 474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.03x = 532,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,854.14/748.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.34

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