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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.36, 1,108.86 and 465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.36, 1,108.86 and 465.04 is: 697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.36 : 1,108.86 = 465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.36/1,108.86 = 465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.36x = 1,108.86 × 465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.36x = 515,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,664.25/739.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.45

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