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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,112.22 and 467.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,112.22 and 467.61 is: 701.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,112.22 = 467.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,112.22 = 467.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,112.22 × 467.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 520,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,085.19/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.84

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