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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.13, 1,108.89 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.13, 1,108.89 and 373.82 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 1,108.89 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/1,108.89 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 1,108.89 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 414,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,519.72/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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