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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.96, 1,114.02 and 468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.96, 1,114.02 and 468.46 is: 702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.96 : 1,114.02 = 468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.96/1,114.02 = 468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.96x = 1,114.02 × 468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.96x = 521,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,873.81/742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.43

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