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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.64, 1,122.98 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.64, 1,122.98 and 475.28 is: 712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.64 : 1,122.98 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.64/1,122.98 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.64x = 1,122.98 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.64x = 533,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,729.93/748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.93

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