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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.85, 1,111.25 and 462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.85, 1,111.25 and 462.70 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.85 : 1,111.25 = 462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.85/1,111.25 = 462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.85x = 1,111.25 × 462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.85x = 514,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,170.80/739.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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