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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.62, 1,122.90 and 474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.62, 1,122.90 and 474.73 is: 711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.62 : 1,122.90 = 474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.62/1,122.90 = 474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.62x = 1,122.90 × 474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.62x = 533,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,074.32/749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.13

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