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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.11, 1,109.76 and 465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.11, 1,109.76 and 465.62 is: 698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.11 : 1,109.76 = 465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.11/1,109.76 = 465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.11x = 1,109.76 × 465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.11x = 516,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,720.90/740.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.17

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