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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.07, 1,108.49 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.07, 1,108.49 and 431.06 is: 646.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.07 : 1,108.49 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.07/1,108.49 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.07x = 1,108.49 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.07x = 477,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,829.55/739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.53

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