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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.10, 1,107.87 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.10, 1,107.87 and 373.11 is: 559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.10 : 1,107.87 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.10/1,107.87 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.10x = 1,107.87 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.10x = 413,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,357.38/739.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.28

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