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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.09, 1,108.64 and 433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.09, 1,108.64 and 433.08 is: 649.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.09 : 1,108.64 = 433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.09/1,108.64 = 433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.09x = 1,108.64 × 433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.09x = 480,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,129.81/739.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.62

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