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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.01, 1,108.52 and 464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.01, 1,108.52 and 464.01 is: 696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.01 : 1,108.52 = 464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.01/1,108.52 = 464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.01x = 1,108.52 × 464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.01x = 514,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,362.05/739.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.02

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