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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.22, 1,108.48 and 431.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.22, 1,108.48 and 431.18 is: 646.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.22 : 1,108.48 = 431.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.22/1,108.48 = 431.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.22x = 1,108.48 × 431.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.22x = 477,954.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,954.41/739.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.57

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