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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.15, 1,108.21 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.15, 1,108.21 and 328.07 is: 491.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.15 : 1,108.21 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.15/1,108.21 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.15x = 1,108.21 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.15x = 363,564.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,564.91/739.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.87

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