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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.74, 1,108.25 and 465.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.74, 1,108.25 and 465.17 is: 697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.74 : 1,108.25 = 465.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.74/1,108.25 = 465.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.74x = 1,108.25 × 465.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.74x = 515,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,516.79/738.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.84

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