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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.16, 1,109.03 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.16, 1,109.03 and 328.01 is: 492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.16 : 1,109.03 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.16/1,109.03 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.16x = 1,109.03 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.16x = 363,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,765.75/739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.14

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