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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.28, 1,108.31 and 464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.28, 1,108.31 and 464.69 is: 696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.28 : 1,108.31 = 464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.28/1,108.31 = 464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.28x = 1,108.31 × 464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.28x = 515,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,012.71/739.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.65

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