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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.14, 1,108.89 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.14, 1,108.89 and 306.18 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.14 : 1,108.89 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.14/1,108.89 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.14x = 1,108.89 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.14x = 339,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,519.94/739.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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