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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.21, 1,122.77 and 474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.21, 1,122.77 and 474.80 is: 711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.21 : 1,122.77 = 474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.21/1,122.77 = 474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.21x = 1,122.77 × 474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.21x = 533,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,095.19/749.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.55

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