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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.87, 1,110.44 and 431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.87, 1,110.44 and 431.30 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.87 : 1,110.44 = 431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.87/1,110.44 = 431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.87x = 1,110.44 × 431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.87x = 478,936.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,936.63/739.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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