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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.19, 1,122.12 and 473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.19, 1,122.12 and 473.90 is: 710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.19 : 1,122.12 = 473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.19/1,122.12 = 473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.19x = 1,122.12 × 473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.19x = 531,767.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,767.06/748.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.74

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