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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.17, 1,108.28 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.17, 1,108.28 and 316.53 is: 474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.17 : 1,108.28 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.17/1,108.28 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.17x = 1,108.28 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.17x = 350,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,803.87/739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.59

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