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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.42, 1,115.94 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.42, 1,115.94 and 469.64 is: 704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.42 : 1,115.94 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.42/1,115.94 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.42x = 1,115.94 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.42x = 524,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,090.06/743.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.97

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