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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.89, 1,121.94 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.89, 1,121.94 and 475.02 is: 711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.89 : 1,121.94 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.89/1,121.94 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.89x = 1,121.94 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.89x = 532,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,943.94/748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.65

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