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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.17, 1,107.54 and 464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.17, 1,107.54 and 464.58 is: 696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.17 : 1,107.54 = 464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.17/1,107.54 = 464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.17x = 1,107.54 × 464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.17x = 514,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,540.93/739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.11

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