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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.13, 1,108.70 and 353.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.13, 1,108.70 and 353.21 is: 529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 1,108.70 = 353.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/1,108.70 = 353.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 1,108.70 × 353.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 391,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,603.93/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.82

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