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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.45, 1,112.34 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.45, 1,112.34 and 462.06 is: 691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.45 : 1,112.34 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.45/1,112.34 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.45x = 1,112.34 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.45x = 513,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,967.82/743.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.33

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