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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.95, 1,123.83 and 475.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.95, 1,123.83 and 475.17 is: 713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.95 : 1,123.83 = 475.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.95/1,123.83 = 475.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.95x = 1,123.83 × 475.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.95x = 534,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,010.30/748.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.01

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