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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.53, 1,108.74 and 446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.53, 1,108.74 and 446.97 is: 670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.53 : 1,108.74 = 446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.53/1,108.74 = 446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.53x = 1,108.74 × 446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.53x = 495,568.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,568.51/739.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.11

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