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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,114.70 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,114.70 and 469.26 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,114.70 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,114.70 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,114.70 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 523,081.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,081.78/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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