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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.05, 1,108.69 and 245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.05, 1,108.69 and 245.47 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.05 : 1,108.69 = 245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.05/1,108.69 = 245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.05x = 1,108.69 × 245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.05x = 272,148.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,148.91/739.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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