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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.42, 1,107.57 and 446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.42, 1,107.57 and 446.01 is: 668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.42 : 1,107.57 = 446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.42/1,107.57 = 446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.42x = 1,107.57 × 446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.42x = 493,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,987.30/739.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.07

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