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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.87, 1,110.61 and 466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.87, 1,110.61 and 466.13 is: 698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.87 : 1,110.61 = 466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.87/1,110.61 = 466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.87x = 1,110.61 × 466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.87x = 517,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,681.92/740.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.75

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