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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,108.80 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,108.80 and 276.66 is: 415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,108.80 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,108.80 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,108.80 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 306,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,760.61/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.06

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