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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.38, 1,114.53 and 469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.38, 1,114.53 and 469.02 is: 704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.38 : 1,114.53 = 469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.38/1,114.53 = 469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.38x = 1,114.53 × 469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.38x = 522,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,736.86/742.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.14

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