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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,111.26 and 463.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,111.26 and 463.30 is: 694.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,111.26 = 463.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,111.26 = 463.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,111.26 × 463.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 514,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,846.76/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.07

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