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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.03, 1,109.34 and 465.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.03, 1,109.34 and 465.87 is: 700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.03 : 1,109.34 = 465.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.03/1,109.34 = 465.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.03x = 1,109.34 × 465.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.03x = 516,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,808.23/738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.25

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