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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.68, 1,118.75 and 467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.68, 1,118.75 and 467.90 is: 702.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.68 : 1,118.75 = 467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.68/1,118.75 = 467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.68x = 1,118.75 × 467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.68x = 523,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,460.79/744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.93

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