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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.92, 1,108.32 and 446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.92, 1,108.32 and 446.51 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.92 : 1,108.32 = 446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.92/1,108.32 = 446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.92x = 1,108.32 × 446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.92x = 494,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,875.96/739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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