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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.67, 1,114.20 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.67, 1,114.20 and 469.13 is: 702.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.67 : 1,114.20 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.67/1,114.20 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.67x = 1,114.20 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.67x = 522,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,699.08/743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.86

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