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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.00, 1,109.94 and 462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.00, 1,109.94 and 462.42 is: 692.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.00 : 1,109.94 = 462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.00/1,109.94 = 462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.00x = 1,109.94 × 462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.00x = 513,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,260.23/741.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.66

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