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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.13, 1,107.86 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.13, 1,107.86 and 328.22 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 1,107.86 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/1,107.86 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 1,107.86 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 363,617.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,617.09/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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