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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.04, 1,108.62 and 373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.04, 1,108.62 and 373.59 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.04 : 1,108.62 = 373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.04/1,108.62 = 373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.04x = 1,108.62 × 373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.04x = 414,169.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,169.35/739.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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