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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.24, 1,109.68 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.24, 1,109.68 and 465.56 is: 698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.24 : 1,109.68 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.24/1,109.68 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.24x = 1,109.68 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.24x = 516,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,615.91/739.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.85

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