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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,120.80 and 473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,120.80 and 473.58 is: 709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,120.80 = 473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,120.80 = 473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,120.80 × 473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 530,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,788.46/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.31

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