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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.07, 1,108.62 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.07, 1,108.62 and 306.14 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.07 : 1,108.62 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.07/1,108.62 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.07x = 1,108.62 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.07x = 339,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,392.93/739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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