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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.27, 1,115.06 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.27, 1,115.06 and 469.04 is: 703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.27 : 1,115.06 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.27/1,115.06 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.27x = 1,115.06 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.27x = 522,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,999.82/743.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.65

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