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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.08, 1,122.42 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.08, 1,122.42 and 474.92 is: 710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.08 : 1,122.42 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.08/1,122.42 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.08x = 1,122.42 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.08x = 533,059.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,059.71/750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.67

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