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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,109.31 and 466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,109.31 and 466.17 is: 698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,109.31 = 466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,109.31 = 466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,109.31 × 466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 517,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,127.04/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.10

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