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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.95, 1,116.33 and 470.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.95, 1,116.33 and 470.17 is: 705.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.95 : 1,116.33 = 470.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.95/1,116.33 = 470.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.95x = 1,116.33 × 470.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.95x = 524,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,864.88/743.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.51

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