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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,107.36 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,107.36 and 464.04 is: 695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,107.36 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,107.36 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,107.36 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 513,859.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,859.33/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.95

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