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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739, 1,108.28 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739, 1,108.28 and 276.76 is: 415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739 : 1,108.28 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739/1,108.28 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739x = 1,108.28 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739x = 306,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,727.57/739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.06

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