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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,114.18 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,114.18 and 469.22 is: 702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,114.18 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,114.18 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,114.18 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 522,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,795.54/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.74

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