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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.64, 1,115.82 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.64, 1,115.82 and 468.96 is: 703.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.64 : 1,115.82 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.64/1,115.82 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.64x = 1,115.82 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.64x = 523,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,274.95/743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.67

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