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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.33, 1,123.24 and 474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.33, 1,123.24 and 474.89 is: 711.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.33 : 1,123.24 = 474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.33/1,123.24 = 474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.33x = 1,123.24 × 474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.33x = 533,415.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,415.44/749.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.86

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