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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.76, 1,115.81 and 469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.76, 1,115.81 and 469.54 is: 704.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.76 : 1,115.81 = 469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.76/1,115.81 = 469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.76x = 1,115.81 × 469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.76x = 523,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,917.43/743.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.42

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