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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.08, 1,121.28 and 474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.08, 1,121.28 and 474.24 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.08 : 1,121.28 = 474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.08/1,121.28 = 474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.08x = 1,121.28 × 474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.08x = 531,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,755.83/749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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