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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.97, 1,109.47 and 464.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.97, 1,109.47 and 464.25 is: 697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.97 : 1,109.47 = 464.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.97/1,109.47 = 464.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.97x = 1,109.47 × 464.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.97x = 515,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,071.45/738.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.01

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