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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.26, 1,106.73 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.26, 1,106.73 and 449.82 is: 673.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.26 : 1,106.73 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.26/1,106.73 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.26x = 1,106.73 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.26x = 497,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,829.29/739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.42

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