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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.76, 1,114 and 469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.76, 1,114 and 469.17 is: 702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.76 : 1,114 = 469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.76/1,114 = 469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.76x = 1,114 × 469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.76x = 522,655.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,655.38/743.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.72

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