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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.49, 1,106.85 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.49, 1,106.85 and 535.46 is: 801.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.49 : 1,106.85 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.49/1,106.85 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.49x = 1,106.85 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.49x = 592,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,673.90/739.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.46

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