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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.28, 1,109.80 and 465.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.28, 1,109.80 and 465.69 is: 698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.28 : 1,109.80 = 465.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.28/1,109.80 = 465.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.28x = 1,109.80 × 465.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.28x = 516,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,822.76/740.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.14

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