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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.52, 1,113.71 and 469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.52, 1,113.71 and 469.47 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.52 : 1,113.71 = 469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.52/1,113.71 = 469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.52x = 1,113.71 × 469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.52x = 522,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,851.09/743.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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