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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.16, 1,108.92 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.16, 1,108.92 and 276.95 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.16 : 1,108.92 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.16/1,108.92 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.16x = 1,108.92 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.16x = 307,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,115.39/739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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