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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.85, 1,108.91 and 475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.85, 1,108.91 and 475.97 is: 713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.85 : 1,108.91 = 475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.85/1,108.91 = 475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.85x = 1,108.91 × 475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.85x = 527,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,807.89/739.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.40

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