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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.15, 1,113.45 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.15, 1,113.45 and 464.36 is: 697.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.15 : 1,113.45 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.15/1,113.45 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.15x = 1,113.45 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.15x = 517,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,037.46/741.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.62

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