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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.24, 1,112.67 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.24, 1,112.67 and 467.50 is: 700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.24 : 1,112.67 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.24/1,112.67 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.24x = 1,112.67 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.24x = 520,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,173.23/742.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.82

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