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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,107.73 and 464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,107.73 and 464.09 is: 696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,107.73 = 464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,107.73 = 464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,107.73 × 464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 514,086.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,086.42/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.29

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