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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.83, 1,122.49 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.83, 1,122.49 and 474.39 is: 711.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.83 : 1,122.49 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.83/1,122.49 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.83x = 1,122.49 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.83x = 532,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,498.03/748.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.11

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