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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.11, 1,108.96 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.11, 1,108.96 and 277.02 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.11 : 1,108.96 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.11/1,108.96 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.11x = 1,108.96 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.11x = 307,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,204.10/739.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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