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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,111.41 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,111.41 and 467.82 is: 701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,111.41 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,111.41 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,111.41 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 519,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,939.83/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.28

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