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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.06, 1,107.38 and 431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.06, 1,107.38 and 431.17 is: 646.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.06 : 1,107.38 = 431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.06/1,107.38 = 431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.06x = 1,107.38 × 431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.06x = 477,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,469.03/739.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.05

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