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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.47, 1,109.65 and 663.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.47, 1,109.65 and 663.83 is: 996.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.47 : 1,109.65 = 663.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.47/1,109.65 = 663.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.47x = 1,109.65 × 663.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.47x = 736,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,620.07/739.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.15

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