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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.17, 1,108.75 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.17, 1,108.75 and 191.35 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.17 : 1,108.75 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.17/1,108.75 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.17x = 1,108.75 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.17x = 212,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,158.36/739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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