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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.86, 1,122.20 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.86, 1,122.20 and 474.26 is: 710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.86 : 1,122.20 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.86/1,122.20 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.86x = 1,122.20 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.86x = 532,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,214.57/748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.70

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