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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.07, 1,108.61 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.07, 1,108.61 and 373.97 is: 560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.07 : 1,108.61 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.07/1,108.61 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.07x = 1,108.61 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.07x = 414,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,580.40/739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.95

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