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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.04, 1,105.86 and 445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.04, 1,105.86 and 445.46 is: 666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.04 : 1,105.86 = 445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.04/1,105.86 = 445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.04x = 1,105.86 × 445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.04x = 492,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,616.40/739.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.56

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