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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.54, 1,106.52 and 447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.54, 1,106.52 and 447.13 is: 669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.54 : 1,106.52 = 447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.54/1,106.52 = 447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.54x = 1,106.52 × 447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.54x = 494,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,758.29/739.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.01

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