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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.78, 1,108.70 and 447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.78, 1,108.70 and 447.10 is: 670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.78 : 1,108.70 = 447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.78/1,108.70 = 447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.78x = 1,108.70 × 447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.78x = 495,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,699.77/739.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.06

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