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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.03, 1,108.09 and 316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.03, 1,108.09 and 316.39 is: 474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.03 : 1,108.09 = 316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.03/1,108.09 = 316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.03x = 1,108.09 × 316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.03x = 350,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,588.60/739.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.39

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