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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.12, 1,110.81 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.12, 1,110.81 and 466.80 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.12 : 1,110.81 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.12/1,110.81 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.12x = 1,110.81 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.12x = 518,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,526.11/741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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