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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.10, 1,111.16 and 465.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.10, 1,111.16 and 465.37 is: 698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.10 : 1,111.16 = 465.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.10/1,111.16 = 465.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.10x = 1,111.16 × 465.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.10x = 517,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,098.20/740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.69

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