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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.34, 1,114.80 and 469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.34, 1,114.80 and 469.02 is: 703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.34 : 1,114.80 = 469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.34/1,114.80 = 469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.34x = 1,114.80 × 469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.34x = 522,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,863.50/743.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.40

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