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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.22, 1,111.35 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.22, 1,111.35 and 465.50 is: 698.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.22 : 1,111.35 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.22/1,111.35 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.22x = 1,111.35 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.22x = 517,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,327.87/740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.88

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