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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.87, 1,115.17 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.87, 1,115.17 and 469.35 is: 703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.87 : 1,115.17 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.87/1,115.17 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.87x = 1,115.17 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.87x = 523,402.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,402.69/743.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.63

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