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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.73, 1,116.54 and 470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.73, 1,116.54 and 470.97 is: 707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.73 : 1,116.54 = 470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.73/1,116.54 = 470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.73x = 1,116.54 × 470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.73x = 525,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,856.84/743.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.05

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