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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.03, 1,105.80 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.03, 1,105.80 and 431.02 is: 644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.03 : 1,105.80 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.03/1,105.80 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.03x = 1,105.80 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.03x = 476,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,621.92/739.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.93

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