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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,112.11 and 467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,112.11 and 467.13 is: 700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,112.11 = 467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,112.11 = 467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,112.11 × 467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 519,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,499.94/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.26

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