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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.13, 1,108.74 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.13, 1,108.74 and 245.51 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 1,108.74 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/1,108.74 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 1,108.74 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 272,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,212.53/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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