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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.72, 1,110.59 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.72, 1,110.59 and 465 is: 698.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.72 : 1,110.59 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.72/1,110.59 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.72x = 1,110.59 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.72x = 516,424.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,424.35/739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.13

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