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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.96, 1,107.12 and 446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.96, 1,107.12 and 446.38 is: 667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.96 : 1,107.12 = 446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.96/1,107.12 = 446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.96x = 1,107.12 × 446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.96x = 494,196.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,196.23/739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.87

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