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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,109.16 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,109.16 and 373.92 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,109.16 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,109.16 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,109.16 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 414,737.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,737.11/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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