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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.05, 1,107.33 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.05, 1,107.33 and 449.88 is: 674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.05 : 1,107.33 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.05/1,107.33 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.05x = 1,107.33 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.05x = 498,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,165.62/739.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.06

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