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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.33, 1,121.09 and 473.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.33, 1,121.09 and 473.85 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.33 : 1,121.09 = 473.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.33/1,121.09 = 473.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.33x = 1,121.09 × 473.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.33x = 531,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,226.13/748.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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