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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.05, 1,108.59 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.05, 1,108.59 and 191.23 is: 286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.05 : 1,108.59 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.05/1,108.59 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.05x = 1,108.59 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.05x = 211,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,995.67/739.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.85

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