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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.78, 1,123.02 and 471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.78, 1,123.02 and 471.01 is: 706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.78 : 1,123.02 = 471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.78/1,123.02 = 471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.78x = 1,123.02 × 471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.78x = 528,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,953.65/748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.42

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