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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.06, 1,109.16 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.06, 1,109.16 and 277.26 is: 416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.06 : 1,109.16 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.06/1,109.16 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.06x = 1,109.16 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.06x = 307,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,521.54/739.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.10

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