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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.15, 1,115.13 and 469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.15, 1,115.13 and 469.37 is: 704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.15 : 1,115.13 = 469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.15/1,115.13 = 469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.15x = 1,115.13 × 469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.15x = 523,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,408.57/743.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.31

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