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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.89, 1,123.56 and 474.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.89, 1,123.56 and 474.57 is: 712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.89 : 1,123.56 = 474.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.89/1,123.56 = 474.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.89x = 1,123.56 × 474.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.89x = 533,207.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,207.87/748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.00

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