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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.06, 1,111.41 and 466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.06, 1,111.41 and 466.77 is: 700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.06 : 1,111.41 = 466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.06/1,111.41 = 466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.06x = 1,111.41 × 466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.06x = 518,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,772.85/741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.04

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