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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,107.78 and 465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,107.78 and 465.22 is: 696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,107.78 = 465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,107.78 = 465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,107.78 × 465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 515,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,361.41/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.36

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