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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.19, 1,108.41 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.19, 1,108.41 and 431.12 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.19 : 1,108.41 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.19/1,108.41 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.19x = 1,108.41 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.19x = 477,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,852.18/739.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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