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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.12, 1,106.85 and 430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.12, 1,106.85 and 430.04 is: 644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.12 : 1,106.85 = 430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.12/1,106.85 = 430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.12x = 1,106.85 × 430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.12x = 475,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,989.77/739.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.00

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