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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,112.81 and 467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,112.81 and 467.54 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,112.81 = 467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,112.81 = 467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,112.81 × 467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 520,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,279.46/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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