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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.87, 1,109.21 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.87, 1,109.21 and 465.50 is: 698.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.87 : 1,109.21 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.87/1,109.21 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.87x = 1,109.21 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.87x = 516,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,329.38/738.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.81

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