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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.19, 1,123.65 and 474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.19, 1,123.65 and 474.47 is: 711.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.19 : 1,123.65 = 474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.19/1,123.65 = 474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.19x = 1,123.65 × 474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.19x = 533,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,132.60/749.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.61

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