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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.11, 1,106.52 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.11, 1,106.52 and 430.02 is: 643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.11 : 1,106.52 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.11/1,106.52 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.11x = 1,106.52 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.11x = 475,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,825.73/739.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.78

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