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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.08, 1,109.28 and 466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.08, 1,109.28 and 466.22 is: 697.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.08 : 1,109.28 = 466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.08/1,109.28 = 466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.08x = 1,109.28 × 466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.08x = 517,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,168.52/741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.86

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