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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.93, 1,115.08 and 470.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.93, 1,115.08 and 470.15 is: 704.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.93 : 1,115.08 = 470.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.93/1,115.08 = 470.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.93x = 1,115.08 × 470.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.93x = 524,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,254.86/743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.71

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