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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.17, 1,109.02 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.17, 1,109.02 and 316.84 is: 475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.17 : 1,109.02 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.17/1,109.02 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.17x = 1,109.02 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.17x = 351,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,381.10/739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.37

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