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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.22, 1,112.04 and 467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.22, 1,112.04 and 467.90 is: 701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.22 : 1,112.04 = 467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.22/1,112.04 = 467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.22x = 1,112.04 × 467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.22x = 520,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,323.52/742.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.04

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