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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742, 1,110.24 and 466.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742, 1,110.24 and 466.81 is: 698.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 1,110.24 = 466.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/1,110.24 = 466.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 1,110.24 × 466.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 518,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,271.13/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.48

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