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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.10, 1,112.66 and 466.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.10, 1,112.66 and 466.37 is: 700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.10 : 1,112.66 = 466.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.10/1,112.66 = 466.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.10x = 1,112.66 × 466.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.10x = 518,911.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,911.24/741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.19

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