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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.64, 1,109.25 and 431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.64, 1,109.25 and 431.66 is: 647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.64 : 1,109.25 = 431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.64/1,109.25 = 431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.64x = 1,109.25 × 431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.64x = 478,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,818.86/739.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.37

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