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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.67, 1,107.37 and 430.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.67, 1,107.37 and 430.58 is: 644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.67 : 1,107.37 = 430.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.67/1,107.37 = 430.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.67x = 1,107.37 × 430.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.67x = 476,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,814.68/739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.64

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