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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.65, 1,109.11 and 431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.65, 1,109.11 and 431.58 is: 647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.65 : 1,109.11 = 431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.65/1,109.11 = 431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.65x = 1,109.11 × 431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.65x = 478,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,674.39/739.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.16

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