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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.11, 1,106.62 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.11, 1,106.62 and 373.13 is: 558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.11 : 1,106.62 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.11/1,106.62 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.11x = 1,106.62 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.11x = 412,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,913.12/739.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.66

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