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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,107.14 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,107.14 and 430.02 is: 644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,107.14 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,107.14 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,107.14 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 476,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,092.34/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.17

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