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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.46, 1,109.82 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.46, 1,109.82 and 467.80 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.46 : 1,109.82 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.46/1,109.82 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.46x = 1,109.82 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.46x = 519,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,173.80/741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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