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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.67, 1,107.92 and 463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.67, 1,107.92 and 463.94 is: 695.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.67 : 1,107.92 = 463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.67/1,107.92 = 463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.67x = 1,107.92 × 463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.67x = 514,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,012.33/738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.86

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