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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.31, 1,108.87 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.31, 1,108.87 and 464.56 is: 696.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.31 : 1,108.87 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.31/1,108.87 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.31x = 1,108.87 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.31x = 515,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,136.65/739.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.78

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