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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.09, 1,110.27 and 465.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.09, 1,110.27 and 465.85 is: 698.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.09 : 1,110.27 = 465.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.09/1,110.27 = 465.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.09x = 1,110.27 × 465.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.09x = 517,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,222.41/740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.87

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