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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.13, 1,109.26 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.13, 1,109.26 and 277.03 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 1,109.26 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/1,109.26 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 1,109.26 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 307,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,294.83/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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