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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.81, 1,111.11 and 466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.81, 1,111.11 and 466.06 is: 699.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.81 : 1,111.11 = 466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.81/1,111.11 = 466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.81x = 1,111.11 × 466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.81x = 517,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,843.93/740.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.02

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