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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.05, 1,121.91 and 473.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.05, 1,121.91 and 473.77 is: 710.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.05 : 1,121.91 = 473.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.05/1,121.91 = 473.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.05x = 1,121.91 × 473.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.05x = 531,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,527.30/748.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.55

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