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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,114.87 and 468.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,114.87 and 468.93 is: 703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,114.87 = 468.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,114.87 = 468.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,114.87 × 468.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 522,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,795.99/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.48

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