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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.46, 1,106.82 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.46, 1,106.82 and 465.80 is: 697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.46 : 1,106.82 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.46/1,106.82 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.46x = 1,106.82 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.46x = 515,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,556.76/739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.21

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